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MX70 VVG

2020 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,893 mi
Last recorded47,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,893 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 47,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 39,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 29,836 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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 VVG is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Red 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 MX70 VVG, 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 MX70 VVG registered?

MX70 VVG is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 22 September 2020.

Is MX70 VVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX70 VVG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX70 VVG have outstanding finance?

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