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OV18 BXZ

2018 Mazda 3 · Petrol · 1998cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 46,932 miles on the clock, averaging 5,618 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 OV18 BXZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
46,932
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2021
63%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
5,618

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading46,932 miles
Reading date
Miles last year41
Average per year5,618
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for OV18 BXZ 21k28k34k40k47k '21'25'23

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage46,932 miles
Since last MOT+41 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,891 miles
Since last MOT+5,827 miles
PASS
Mileage41,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,882 miles
PASS
Mileage33,182 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage27,233 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,704 miles
Since last MOT+5,629 miles
PASS
Mileage21,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,075 miles

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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

RegistrationOV18 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1998cc
Year2018
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier18 — March 2018 to August 2018

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About OV18 BXZ

What car is OV18 BXZ?

OV18 BXZ is an red Mazda 3, petrol (1998cc). First registered in Oxford in 2018.

What is the mileage of OV18 BXZ?

The last recorded mileage for OV18 BXZ was 46,932 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV18 BXZ passed its MOT?

OV18 BXZ has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.

Is OV18 BXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV18 BXZ 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 OV18 BXZ?

OV18 BXZ is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.