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LJ70 LDO

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,403 mi
Last recorded55,403 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ70 LDO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,403 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 44,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 44,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 38,553 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 38,550 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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LJ70 LDO is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 LJ70 LDO, 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 LJ70 LDO registered?

LJ70 LDO is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2020.

Is LJ70 LDO safe to buy?

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