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SW70 UWO

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

35,930 mi
Last recorded35,930 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW70 UWO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 35,930 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2024 28,235 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 28,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 22,035 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

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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SW70 UWO is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 SW70 UWO, 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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How do I check the history of SW70 UWO?

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What year was SW70 UWO registered?

SW70 UWO is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 November 2020.

Is SW70 UWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW70 UWO 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.

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