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 Diesel 2191cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 52,053 miles on the clock, averaging 7,054 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for OV18 BVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 52,053 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,054 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV18 BVL |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2191cc |
| Year | 2018 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OV — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 18 — March 2018 to August 2018 |
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About OV18 BVL
What car is OV18 BVL?
OV18 BVL is an black Mazda 3, diesel (2191cc). First registered in Oxford in 2018.
What is the mileage of OV18 BVL?
The last recorded mileage for OV18 BVL was 52,053 miles, recorded on 27 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV18 BVL passed its MOT?
OV18 BVL has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Mar 2026.
Is OV18 BVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV18 BVL is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is OV18 BVL?
OV18 BVL is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.