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BJ15 XPZ

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,941 mi
Last recorded107,941 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 XPZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 107,941 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 107,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,589 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 81,589 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Pin broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Pins broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2023 52,535 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 52,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Clearly there is a problem here. Brake disc look overheated. There could be a brake caliper or slide fault here (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 46,499 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 40,092 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 32,924 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low 2.4mm

Pass 3 May 2019 24,421 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 14,957 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 14,957 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

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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BJ15 XPZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ15 XPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ15 XPZ registered?

BJ15 XPZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 August 2015.

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