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FJ20 LBP

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,016 mi
Last recorded30,016 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 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

RegistrationFJ20 LBP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 30,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2026 30,016 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 25,368 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 19,608 miles

rear brake discs corroding on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2023 12,980 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 12,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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FJ20 LBP is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ20 LBP, 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 FJ20 LBP registered?

FJ20 LBP is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2020.

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