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AJ70 VPA

2020 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,202 mi
Last recorded31,202 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ70 VPA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2026 31,202 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 26,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 22,684 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 19,709 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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AJ70 VPA is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ70 VPA, 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 AJ70 VPA registered?

AJ70 VPA is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 September 2020.

Is AJ70 VPA safe to buy?

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