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AY15 SVJ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,522 mi
Last recorded82,522 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY15 SVJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,015 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 67,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 67,425 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 61,260 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,324 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 41,131 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 36,513 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,112 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 SVJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black 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 SVJ, 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 SVJ registered?

AY15 SVJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is AY15 SVJ safe to buy?

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