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AO15 BYC

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,180 mi
Last recorded51,180 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 BYC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Sep 2024 46,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 43,292 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 7 Oct 2022 40,089 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,147 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Fail 11 Oct 2021 37,147 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 34,872 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Apr 2019 26,567 miles

undertrays fitted- obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Apr 2018 18,367 miles

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 BYC is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

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

Is AO15 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 BYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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