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AE68 GFV

2018 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,907 mi
Last recorded58,907 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE68 GFV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 58,907 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 53,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 36,812 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 21,894 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 21,891 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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AE68 GFV is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AE68 GFV, 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 AE68 GFV registered?

AE68 GFV is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2018.

Is AE68 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE68 GFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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