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SC62 DAZ

2020 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,784 mi
Last recorded46,784 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC62 DAZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2026 82,700 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rear tyre perished, is 11 years old and is worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

offside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Apr 2026 82,700 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rear tyre perished, is 11 years old and is worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

offside rear anti roll bar link worn

offside rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2025 43,942 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 79,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 75,940 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear tyre perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement soon

offside rear outer light condensated

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Fail 27 Mar 2024 75,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pedal rubber worn

headlight lenses poor

nearside rear tyre perished and worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement soon

offside rear outer light condensated

rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

rear wiper rubber incomplete

Pass 20 Sep 2023 27,960 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 73,882 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

headlight lenses and beam images poor

imbalance between front brakes

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is perished - advise replace soon

slight wear in nearside rear anti roll bar link

windscreen damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2023 23,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 71,114 miles

drive belt cracked/perished

front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre lightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,264 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 67,264 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 63,574 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area contained in 40 mm diameter circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 58,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 53,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 49,534 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 34,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SC62 DAZ is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC62 DAZ, 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 SC62 DAZ registered?

SC62 DAZ is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 February 2020.

Is SC62 DAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC62 DAZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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