2018 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · HF68 GSZ
2018 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 47,579 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HF68 GSZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 47,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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HF68 GSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Mazda 3 (HF68 GSZ) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))”.
HF68 GSZ Mileage History
- 29/09/202329,486 mi
- 02/10/202329,487 mi+1 mi
- 25/10/202434,953 mi+5,466 mi
- 02/10/202547,579 mi+12,626 mi
- 07/10/202547,579 mi
Average of roughly 8,941 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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