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AY15 SSU

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

128,703 mi
Last recorded128,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 SSU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 128,703 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 114,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 114,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,116 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 88,149 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,272 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 60,814 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 49,997 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,305 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 19,278 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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AY15 SSU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 AY15 SSU, 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 AY15 SSU registered?

AY15 SSU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is AY15 SSU safe to buy?

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