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EK18 LMV

2018 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 8 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
FuelPetrol
Engine1998cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£190

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 74,522 miles on the clock, averaging 6,833 miles per year, below 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 EK18 LMV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,522
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2021
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
6,833

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading74,522 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,833
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EK18 LMV 40k49k58k66k75k '21'26'24

Check EK18 LMV

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,522 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,521 miles
Since last MOT+6,350 miles
PASS
Mileage68,171 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage61,027 miles
Since last MOT+7,678 miles
PASS
Mileage53,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,236 miles
PASS
Mileage47,113 miles
Since last MOT+6,619 miles
PASS
Mileage40,494 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Mazda 3

These are the most commonly reported problems on Mazda 3 models (2013–2019), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

PE-VPS (2.0L Skyactiv-G)

Transient piston knock from high 14:1 compression.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 LMV
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeEK — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About EK18 LMV

What car is EK18 LMV?

EK18 LMV is an red Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2018.

What is the mileage of EK18 LMV?

The last recorded mileage for EK18 LMV was 74,522 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EK18 LMV passed its MOT?

EK18 LMV has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.

Is EK18 LMV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK18 LMV 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 EK18 LMV?

EK18 LMV is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.