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AP15 PHZ

2015 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP15 PHZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 73,387 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 73,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 66,566 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2025 66,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 55,158 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,813 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,454 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 37,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 30,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi going to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 24,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 24,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 19,415 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 17,196 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 17,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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AP15 PHZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in White 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 AP15 PHZ, 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 AP15 PHZ registered?

AP15 PHZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 August 2015.

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