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SN68 FOP

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,854 mi
Last recorded38,854 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN68 FOP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 38,854 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/r Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 10 Sep 2025 38,623 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s/r Brake Pads Worn Very Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/r Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 30 Aug 2024 32,809 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 32,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded At Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service Light Illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s/f Tyre Worn On Inner And Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2023 26,080 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Rear Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service Light Illuminated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 21,175 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively O/s And N/s Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn Very Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service Light Illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2021 15,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 FOP is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN68 FOP registered?

SN68 FOP is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is SN68 FOP safe to buy?

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