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BX68 LWO

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX68 LWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 42,780 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 39,592 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 35,873 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154518. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 30,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened pin missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 30,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened pin missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 21,444 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 18,172 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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BX68 LWO is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BX68 LWO, 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 BX68 LWO registered?

BX68 LWO is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 September 2018.

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