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AY68 FZT

2018 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,007 mi
Last recorded59,007 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 FZT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 59,007 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small slice also various signs of light slices/splitting starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,508 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall small slice also various signs of light slices/splitting starting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split, light streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion/scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 37,055 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on innr surfaces

Fail 2 Oct 2023 37,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs corroded on innr surfaces

Pass 7 Sep 2022 25,637 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 18,247 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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AY68 FZT is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

AY68 FZT is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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