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AE20 HCG

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,970 mi
Last recorded25,970 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE20 HCG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 25,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge of tread and sidewall - primary groove tread depth at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer edge of tread - primary groove tread depth at 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge of tread and sidewall - primary groove tread depth at 5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer edge of tread - primary groove tread depth at 7mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 20,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Mild cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 15,071 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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AE20 HCG is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE20 HCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE20 HCG registered?

AE20 HCG is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2020.

Is AE20 HCG safe to buy?

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