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AU65 VJK

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,754 mi
Last recorded41,754 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU65 VJK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 41,754 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 38,395 miles

Daytime running lamps extinguish when parking brake is applied

Fail 6 Sep 2024 38,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Daytime running lamps extinguish when parking brake is applied

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,638 miles

Both rear tyres have minor tread separation

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,422 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 28,422 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,876 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has a split in it but not exposing chords

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 7 Sep 2020 25,864 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has a split in it but not exposing chords

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it

both front tyres starting to wear low

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,046 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 23,046 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 18,508 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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AU65 VJK 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 AU65 VJK, 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 AU65 VJK registered?

AU65 VJK is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 September 2015.

Is AU65 VJK safe to buy?

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