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SY68 FNR

2018 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,491 mi
Last recorded139,491 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY68 FNR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,824 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,934 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 97,934 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 76,913 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2022 76,913 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

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

NSR shocker top mounting corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,412 miles

Nearside under body cover damaged but not likely to be come loose.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

TPM on dash.

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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SY68 FNR is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 SY68 FNR, 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 SY68 FNR registered?

SY68 FNR is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is SY68 FNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY68 FNR 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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