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AJ15 VHZ

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,931 mi
Last recorded79,931 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ15 VHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 79,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 79,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215 45 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 75,666 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 69,971 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 64,330 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 56,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,322 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2018 38,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed by kerb no cord exposure

Nearside sill area damaged no penetration.

Offside Front tyre cut in sidewall no cord exposure.

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 VHZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

AJ15 VHZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 July 2015.

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