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SN68 HPA

2018 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,003 mi
Last recorded60,003 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 60,003 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,212 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worse on inner faces, and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front centre and rear heat shields

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and with slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes joining to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres with slight cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 41,859 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 29,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 19,737 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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SN68 HPA 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 HPA, 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 HPA registered?

SN68 HPA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 September 2018.

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