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AE65 VGR

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,314 mi
Last recorded67,314 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VGR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 67,314 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Fail 14 Sep 2024 65,162 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OF and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OF and NS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 61,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking and perishing and is over 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 52,468 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 52,468 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside and outside has been ground off and inside sidewall very badly cracking (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 46,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 41,429 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 41,429 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,469 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 VGR is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AE65 VGR, 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 VGR registered?

AE65 VGR is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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