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AO15 OTC

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,141 mi
Last recorded49,141 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 OTC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 49,141 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,113 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 43,375 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 40,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,133 miles

all tyres deteriorated and getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2021 35,603 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,999 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,775 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 15,814 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 OTC is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OTC, 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 OTC registered?

AO15 OTC is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 May 2015.

Is AO15 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO15 OTC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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