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AY68 FOU

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,007 mi
Last recorded42,007 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FOU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 42,007 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 38,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 32,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 27,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 25,437 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 25,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wipers Smearing

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 16,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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AY68 FOU is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY68 FOU, 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.

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What year was AY68 FOU registered?

AY68 FOU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 September 2018.

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