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SV68 FXM

2018 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,886 mi
Last recorded103,886 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV68 FXM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 103,886 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 102,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 86,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 86,225 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 71,993 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 55,895 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,341 miles

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

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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SV68 FXM is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel 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 SV68 FXM, 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

How do I check the history of SV68 FXM?

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What year was SV68 FXM registered?

SV68 FXM is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2018.

Is SV68 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV68 FXM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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