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2015 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,495 mi
Last recorded91,495 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration180 RU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 91,495 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 91,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded/holed at spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Corroded/holed at spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounting deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 90,307 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mounts eroded both sides

travel on parking brake lever indicating repair/adjustment required

Fail 18 Mar 2025 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mounts eroded both sides

travel on parking brake lever indicating repair/adjustment required

Pass 21 Mar 2024 88,618 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,477 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 75,425 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault also anti collision lamp on (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

tpms lamp on

Pass 18 Mar 2021 65,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 60,994 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 50,731 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 39,402 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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180 RU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 180 RU, 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 180 RU registered?

180 RU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 March 2015.

Is 180 RU safe to buy?

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