2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · X5 HMT
2018 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 89,680 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,680 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X5 HMT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 89,680 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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X5 HMT 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 (X5 HMT) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 April 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 (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
X5 HMT Mileage History
- 05/10/202363,765 mi
- 05/10/202363,765 mi
- 24/09/202478,132 mi+14,367 mi
- 25/09/202478,132 mi
- 23/04/202689,680 mi+11,548 mi
Average of roughly 10,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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