2018 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · RA08 DOT
2018 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 96,595 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 DOT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 96,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 DOT 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 (RA08 DOT) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner cords exposed. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RA08 DOT Mileage History
- 29/03/202482,121 mi
- 27/03/202589,697 mi+7,576 mi
- 27/03/202589,697 mi
- 25/03/202696,595 mi+6,898 mi
- 25/03/202696,595 mi
Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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