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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 112,568 miles on the clock, averaging 13,739 miles per year, above 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 BYF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 112,568 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,156 |
| Average per year | 13,739 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OV18 BYF |
| 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 BYF
What car is OV18 BYF?
OV18 BYF is an black Mazda 3, diesel (2191cc). First registered in Oxford in 2018.
What is the mileage of OV18 BYF?
The last recorded mileage for OV18 BYF was 112,568 miles, recorded on 27 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OV18 BYF passed its MOT?
OV18 BYF has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Apr 2026.
Is OV18 BYF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV18 BYF 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 BYF?
OV18 BYF is approximately 8 years old. Age identifier 18 means registered between 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018.