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AF65 YTA

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF65 YTA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 102,043 miles

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake high on adjustment

Pass 22 Oct 2024 88,910 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 88,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 76,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 68,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,876 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper/wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Fail 12 Oct 2021 60,876 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front bumper/wing damaged but not likely to cause injury

Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,233 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Oct 2020 53,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2019 25,009 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 19,053 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 19,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

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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AF65 YTA is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AF65 YTA, 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.

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What year was AF65 YTA registered?

AF65 YTA is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 October 2015.

Is AF65 YTA safe to buy?

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