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AE65 OPF

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,449 mi
Last recorded45,449 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 OPF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 45,449 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti roll bar link lower ball joint missing 1 sercuring tag, 3 still remaining.

Fail 31 Mar 2026 45,449 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti roll bar link lower ball joint missing 1 sercuring tag, 3 still remaining.

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 16 Apr 2025 40,274 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,640 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 34,636 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 18 Apr 2023 29,876 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 26,113 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,002 miles

Both front tyres have large, deep cracks in outer side walls.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 22,020 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,594 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 16,333 miles

Offside Front small buckle inner wheel rim.

Offside Front wiper starting too smear .

Fail 6 Aug 2018 16,331 miles

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

Offside Front inner wheel rim has slight buckle .

front wipers starting too smear .

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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AE65 OPF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE65 OPF, 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 AE65 OPF registered?

AE65 OPF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2015.

Is AE65 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE65 OPF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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