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LJ70 NAO

2020 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,516 mi
Last recorded26,516 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ70 NAO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 26,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 25,049 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 20,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak oil leaking & weak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 10,826 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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LJ70 NAO is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LJ70 NAO, 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 NAO registered?

LJ70 NAO is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 September 2020.

Is LJ70 NAO safe to buy?

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