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YJ68 MXY

2018 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 MXY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,731 miles

Front undertray fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 45,865 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components. Front. Nearside and Offside floors

Pass 26 Mar 2024 37,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All outer pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.8mm) + Age Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,321 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 29,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 24,408 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat removed pre test

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

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 MXY is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXY, 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 MXY registered?

YJ68 MXY is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 September 2018.

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