2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · NK18 UMU
2018 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 35,100 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,100 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NK18 UMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 35,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
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NK18 UMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda 3 (NK18 UMU) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
NK18 UMU Mileage History
- 09/03/202219,292 mi
- 20/03/202322,499 mi+3,207 mi
- 14/03/202426,444 mi+3,945 mi
- 13/03/202531,178 mi+4,734 mi
- 16/03/202635,100 mi+3,922 mi
Average of roughly 3,934 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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