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AF15 ZTO

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,988 mi
Last recorded82,988 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF15 ZTO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 82,988 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 79,321 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 79,321 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 74,061 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 70,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 64,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge + perished outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 59,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 55,516 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 50,364 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 44,519 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 43,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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AF15 ZTO is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AF15 ZTO, 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 AF15 ZTO registered?

AF15 ZTO is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2015.

Is AF15 ZTO safe to buy?

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