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BP68 HGD

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,981 mi
Last recorded28,981 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP68 HGD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 28,981 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 27,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 27,859 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 23,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 19,326 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2021 13,796 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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BP68 HGD is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BP68 HGD, 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 BP68 HGD registered?

BP68 HGD is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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