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AO15 BYA

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,872 mi
Last recorded118,872 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 BYA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 118,872 miles

General underbody corrosion.(subframes, suspension).

Pass 19 Feb 2025 117,448 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 107,889 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 98,839 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 98,839 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 85,961 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,176 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,296 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 71,296 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 56,875 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AO15 BYA is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel 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 AO15 BYA, 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 AO15 BYA registered?

AO15 BYA is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is AO15 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 BYA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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