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BJ15 VBA

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,442 mi
Last recorded52,442 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 VBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,442 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 49,014 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 45,790 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 6 Mar 2023 42,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 39,036 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 36,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 33,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 25,032 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 25,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BJ15 VBA is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BJ15 VBA, 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 BJ15 VBA registered?

BJ15 VBA is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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