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E14 ARG

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,857 mi
Last recorded44,857 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE14 ARG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 44,857 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2025 68,880 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,620 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,694 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 28,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 62,335 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 17,166 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,403 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 52,238 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,769 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 47,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,611 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 43,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 38,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 32,297 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 32,297 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,321 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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E14 ARG is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 E14 ARG, 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 E14 ARG registered?

E14 ARG is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2020.

Is E14 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E14 ARG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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