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KE54 TER

2020 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,124 mi
Last recorded37,124 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE54 TER
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 37,124 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2025 117,660 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 117,563 miles

All direction indicators not working hazards (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box we rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 29,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 107,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible/manicat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

hazard switch sticky operation

Pass 16 Nov 2023 21,165 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 99,034 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 99,034 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 83,986 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))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 83,986 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,297 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,337 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,337 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 64,793 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 54,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing slightly on inside edge.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 23,351 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,351 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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KE54 TER is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE54 TER, 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 KE54 TER registered?

KE54 TER is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 November 2020.

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