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A8 HMS

2020 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,424 mi
Last recorded50,424 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 HMS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 50,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & tread starting to wear unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 41,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 41,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 33,282 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 33,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 24,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 24,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bulge in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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A8 HMS is a 2020 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A8 HMS, 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 A8 HMS registered?

A8 HMS is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 March 2020.

Is A8 HMS safe to buy?

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