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YJ68 OAA

2018 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ68 OAA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 75,664 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both suspension arm ball joint dust covers heavily cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded on inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 63,105 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 56,007 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 49,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,201 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 OAA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,496cc diesel 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 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

YJ68 OAA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 December 2018.

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