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BX68 SZU

2018 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX68 SZU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 100,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,588 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 39,993 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 39,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 32,341 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 32,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 19,905 miles

Front Wipers Split/Smearing

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 SZU 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 BX68 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

BX68 SZU is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 October 2018.

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