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AF03 SCO

2020 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,097 mi
Last recorded36,097 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SCO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2026 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2025 79,537 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 30,848 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 67,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 27,137 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2023 54,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,681 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,458 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 35,112 miles

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2019 26,671 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction air fresheners hanging down from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 17,887 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 17,886 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2017 13,146 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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AF03 SCO is a 2020 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF03 SCO, 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 AF03 SCO registered?

AF03 SCO is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2020.

Is AF03 SCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 SCO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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