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AU68 FPA

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,435 mi
Last recorded38,435 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU68 FPA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 38,435 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 33,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 29,520 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 24,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 19,161 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AU68 FPA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU68 FPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU68 FPA registered?

AU68 FPA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2018.

Is AU68 FPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU68 FPA shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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