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SN68 FBA

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,310 mi
Last recorded48,310 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN68 FBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 48,310 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,275 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,884 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 42,882 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2022 36,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Sep 2021 28,140 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

driver's view to upper,front restricted

front wipers smearing screen

rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 28,140 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

driver's view to upper,front restricted

front wipers smearing screen

rear brake discs badly scored and corroded

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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SN68 FBA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 SN68 FBA, 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 SN68 FBA registered?

SN68 FBA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2018.

Is SN68 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN68 FBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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