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AV65 DLZ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,593 mi
Last recorded88,593 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 DLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 88,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,703 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 85,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,988 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 81,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides of vehicle (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 78,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 73,411 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 52,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to edge ()

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chip / cut to outer tyre sidewall rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 36,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut to the inner tyre tread, down top cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chip / cut to outer tyre sidewall rim protector. (5.2.3 (d) (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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AV65 DLZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AV65 DLZ, 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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AV65 DLZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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