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MJ70 VYG

2020 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ70 VYG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 26,625 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 21,485 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 16,364 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt dog equipment ()

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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MJ70 VYG is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJ70 VYG, 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 MJ70 VYG registered?

MJ70 VYG is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2020.

Is MJ70 VYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ70 VYG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ70 VYG have outstanding finance?

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