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BF65 SYJ

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,053 mi
Last recorded144,053 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 SYJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 144,053 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 144,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 136,905 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 136,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 128,385 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front inner wing pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,270 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 79,023 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 55,995 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 55,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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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BF65 SYJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BF65 SYJ, 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 BF65 SYJ registered?

BF65 SYJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is BF65 SYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF65 SYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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