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AV65 GLY

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,012 mi
Last recorded40,012 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 40,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 39,132 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 35,440 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 32,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 32,004 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and o/s/r corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,648 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 28,648 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 25,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 25,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall gouged 215/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 22,626 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 21,189 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 GLY 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 AV65 GLY, 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 AV65 GLY registered?

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

Is AV65 GLY safe to buy?

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