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A21 CTS

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,202 mi
Last recorded39,202 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 CTS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 39,202 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 27,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,187 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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A21 CTS is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 A21 CTS, 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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How do I check the history of A21 CTS?

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What year was A21 CTS registered?

A21 CTS is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2020.

Is A21 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 CTS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 CTS have outstanding finance?

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