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AX15 ZFJ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,740 mi
Last recorded85,740 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX15 ZFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,740 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 81,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,396 miles

covers fitted obstructing view

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 11 Mar 2024 77,396 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obstructing view

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,248 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 71,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2022 63,447 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,260 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 48,257 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 42,591 miles

under trays fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,597 miles

various small chips on windscreen both Zones

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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AX15 ZFJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX15 ZFJ, 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 AX15 ZFJ registered?

AX15 ZFJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is AX15 ZFJ safe to buy?

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