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VO20 MTV

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,968 mi
Last recorded66,968 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO20 MTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point 2.4mm. Nail. cuts to wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 66,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached Adrift (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lowest point 2.4mm. Nail. cuts to wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 54,504 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 54,504 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 45,296 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,879 miles

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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VO20 MTV is a 2020 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VO20 MTV, 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 VO20 MTV registered?

VO20 MTV is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 July 2020.

Is VO20 MTV safe to buy?

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