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LS20 AFJ

2020 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,707 mi
Last recorded94,707 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS20 AFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 94,707 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 94,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 94,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 93,577 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 81,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 55,324 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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LS20 AFJ is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LS20 AFJ, 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 LS20 AFJ registered?

LS20 AFJ is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2020.

Is LS20 AFJ safe to buy?

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