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AV65 FFW

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,798 mi
Last recorded86,798 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 FFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 86,798 miles

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal all over (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 86,282 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut to sidewall. No cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 81,439 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 81,439 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 74,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a nail in the tread

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 67,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,792 miles

Centre heat shield starting to come adrift

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,980 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 53,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 40,789 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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AV65 FFW 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 AV65 FFW, 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 AV65 FFW registered?

AV65 FFW is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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