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AF15 ZSU

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,863 mi
Last recorded124,863 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 ZSU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 124,863 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2023 103,288 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 103,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 88,836 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 88,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test moved ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 73,517 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,667 miles

Nearside Rear tyre depth 2MM

engine oil level on minium

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AF15 ZSU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2015 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 50,529 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 AF15 ZSU, 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 11 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF15 ZSU registered?

AF15 ZSU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 April 2015.

Is AF15 ZSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF15 ZSU shows 8 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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