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AE65 VGT

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE65 VGT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Sep 2024 80,966 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 61,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 61,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has signs of over heating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 43,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 34,408 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 34,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm + ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm + ply exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 24,937 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 VGT is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

AE65 VGT is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 September 2015.

Is AE65 VGT safe to buy?

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