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LS20 VOG

2020 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,631 mi
Last recorded40,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS20 VOG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 40,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 34,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also aged cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 28,049 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 28,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed /age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords /age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 22,940 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 VOG is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VOG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS20 VOG registered?

LS20 VOG is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 August 2020.

Is LS20 VOG safe to buy?

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