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MX70 VMC

2020 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,513 mi
Last recorded47,513 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX70 VMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 47,513 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 41,734 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 37,669 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 28,890 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 28,890 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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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MX70 VMC is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX70 VMC, 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 MX70 VMC registered?

MX70 VMC is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2020.

Is MX70 VMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX70 VMC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX70 VMC have outstanding finance?

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