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AE20 HCJ

2020 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,920 mi
Last recorded42,920 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE20 HCJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 42,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 29,074 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 18,643 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 12,436 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 12,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 HCJ is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AE20 HCJ, 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 AE20 HCJ registered?

AE20 HCJ is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2020.

Is AE20 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE20 HCJ 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 AE20 HCJ have outstanding finance?

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