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AU15 VXB

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,058 mi
Last recorded71,058 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU15 VXB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 71,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 66,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,068 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 56,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 49,579 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 49,579 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 42,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 38,641 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,445 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

rear brake discs slightly corroded due to inactivity.

Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,395 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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AU15 VXB is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AU15 VXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU15 VXB registered?

AU15 VXB is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is AU15 VXB safe to buy?

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