2018 Mazda 3 2.2L Diesel · YK18 VEF
2018 Mazda 3 (2.2L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 90,027 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK18 VEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 90,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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YK18 VEF 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 (YK18 VEF) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YK18 VEF Mileage History
- 11/03/202472,293 mi
- 11/03/202472,293 mi
- 17/03/202581,451 mi+9,158 mi
- 09/03/202685,706 mi+4,255 mi
- 09/03/202690,027 mi+4,321 mi
Average of roughly 8,893 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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