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AO15 OTD

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO15 OTD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 142,592 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance weak.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn low on edges, perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. Strong Advise. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5 mm, worn low on inner edge, perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 142,592 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance weak.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 1.5mm. Strong Advise. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm, worn low on edges, perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. Strong Advise. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer ball joint has close to excessive free play. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5 mm, worn low on inner edge, perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 132,750 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance weak. Strong Advise.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. Strong Advise., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 132,750 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Broken and not cleaning headlight. (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance weak. Strong Advise.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 3mm. Strong Advise., (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,928 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 106,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm, worn smooth and close to cords on inner edge. Strong Advise. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency low and handbrake lever comes up high, advise adjustment or repair. Strong Advise.

Pass 31 Jan 2022 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 83,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm, slight cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 75,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 75,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 62,397 miles
Pass 28 May 2018 52,056 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 52,056 miles

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

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 OTD is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OTD, 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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AO15 OTD is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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