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AJ07 BUT

2020 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,974 mi
Last recorded99,974 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 BUT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 99,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 99,974 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 68,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R & N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel purge pipe at rear of vehicle slightly corroded

rear tyres have slightly uneven tread wear on inner edges

windscreen wiper slightly poor at clearing

Pass 3 Apr 2024 36,819 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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AJ07 BUT is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AJ07 BUT, 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 AJ07 BUT registered?

AJ07 BUT is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is AJ07 BUT safe to buy?

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