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48 TJ

2020 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,124 mi
Last recorded20,124 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 TJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 20,124 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 16,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 13,632 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 7,780 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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48 TJ is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2020 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 26,754 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 48 TJ, 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 6 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 48 TJ registered?

48 TJ is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2020.

Is 48 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 TJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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