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AO15 OTH

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,108 mi
Last recorded53,108 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 53,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 46,691 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 46,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall and 2.5-3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 42,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall and 2.5-3.5mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 37,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks in edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 32,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 29,315 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 29,315 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 26,433 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 26,417 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front 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 ()

Pass 14 Sep 2018 22,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 OTH is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OTH, 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 OTH registered?

AO15 OTH is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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