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AJ15 VHP

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,161 mi
Last recorded49,161 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 VHP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 49,161 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 39,892 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 39,770 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 38,293 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,817 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 28,148 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,166 miles

front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2019 22,166 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2018 14,881 miles

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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AJ15 VHP is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ15 VHP, 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 AJ15 VHP registered?

AJ15 VHP is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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