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YF70 NZV

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,951 mi
Last recorded36,951 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF70 NZV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 36,951 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 36,936 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 33,614 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 2 Jun 2025 33,614 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 7 Jun 2024 15,036 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2023 14,340 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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YF70 NZV 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 83.3%.

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 YF70 NZV, 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

How do I check the history of YF70 NZV?

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What year was YF70 NZV registered?

YF70 NZV is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 October 2020.

Is YF70 NZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF70 NZV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF70 NZV have outstanding finance?

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