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EJ06 RUM

2020 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,913 mi
Last recorded51,913 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 RUM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 51,913 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2025 94,387 miles

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 1 May 2025 40,238 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,183 miles

underside of vehicle has been waxed oiled/undersealed

Pass 30 Apr 2024 31,237 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Oct 2023 80,686 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 18,521 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 18,521 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 74,045 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,363 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 67,294 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended belt does not lock with inertia operation (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth low and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 62,103 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 56,005 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,690 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,085 miles

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

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

sill,engine & under covers fitted

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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EJ06 RUM is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EJ06 RUM, 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 EJ06 RUM registered?

EJ06 RUM is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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