Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2018 Mazda 3 Petrol 1998cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 58,035 miles on the clock, averaging 7,510 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0L Skyactiv-G engine is known for pe-vps (2.0l skyactiv-g).
MOT & Mileage History for BU18 HVT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 58,035 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,341 |
| Average per year | 7,510 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)
Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU18 HVT |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1998cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About BU18 HVT
What car is BU18 HVT?
BU18 HVT is a blue Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2018.
What is the mileage of BU18 HVT?
The last recorded mileage for BU18 HVT was 58,035 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU18 HVT passed its MOT?
BU18 HVT has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.
Is BU18 HVT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU18 HVT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BU18 HVT?
BU18 HVT is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.