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GJ70 HTC

2020 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,862 mi
Last recorded46,862 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ70 HTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 46,862 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 40,292 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 40,292 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 31,505 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 22,326 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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GJ70 HTC is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ70 HTC, 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 GJ70 HTC registered?

GJ70 HTC is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2020.

Is GJ70 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ70 HTC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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