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YJ20 VVK

2020 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,933 mi
Last recorded29,933 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Mazda 326,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ20 VVK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 29,933 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 29,933 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 25,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 25,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 20,935 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 15,597 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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YJ20 VVK 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 YJ20 VVK, 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 YJ20 VVK registered?

YJ20 VVK is a 2020 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2020.

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The MOT history for YJ20 VVK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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