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291 BLJ

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration291 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,470 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 81,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 73,267 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 73,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 64,052 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 55,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 54,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 51,184 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 43,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 30,774 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,227 miles

Front brake pads at 3 to 4 mm

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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291 BLJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 291 BLJ, 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 291 BLJ registered?

291 BLJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 February 2015.

Is 291 BLJ safe to buy?

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