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BK02 CAL

2020 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,527 mi
Last recorded27,527 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 CAL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 27,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 132,494 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2025 23,083 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 129,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 16,535 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 15,098 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 125,087 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,569 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 118,155 miles

Front washers slightly weak .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 205/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge and wearing close to the wear markers . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 205/55zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 110,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords visible inner edge 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge 205/50zr17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail on the inner tread block ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 103,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 92,938 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 81,686 miles

N/S/R Tyre low on edges (raised edge)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 81,686 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyrewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both front tyres bald on inner edge

N/S/R Tyre low on edges (raised edge)

N/S/R Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 72,006 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 71,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges/slight damage to outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,177 miles

dpf light on

engine oil over full

Fail 1 Mar 2016 66,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dpf light on

engine oil over full

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,050 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,424 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,197 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 34,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 34,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK02 CAL is a 2020 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK02 CAL, 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 BK02 CAL registered?

BK02 CAL is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 March 2020.

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