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YJ68 HWW

2018 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,572 mi
Last recorded47,572 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 HWW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 47,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low, both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 36,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 36,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,931 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 17,570 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 15,086 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,422 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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YJ68 HWW is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YJ68 HWW, 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 YJ68 HWW registered?

YJ68 HWW is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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