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BJ15 ZLK

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,363 mi
Last recorded81,363 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ15 ZLK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 81,363 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking in tread wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under body corrosion around suspension components.

Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,114 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front air bag turned off

Fail 5 Jun 2025 72,019 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Nearside Front air bag turned off

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,349 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 57,381 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 50,659 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,046 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 44,349 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 43,646 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 40,999 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 34,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

tpm warning lamp on

under trays and engine covers 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 ZLK is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZLK, 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 BJ15 ZLK registered?

BJ15 ZLK is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 April 2015.

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The MOT history for BJ15 ZLK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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