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BJ65 VXK

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,685 mi
Last recorded77,685 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ65 VXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 77,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 71,985 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 71,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 66,380 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 66,380 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 60,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 54,398 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 50,221 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 50,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed caused by a screw (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,834 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 43,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,437 miles

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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BJ65 VXK is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ65 VXK, 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 BJ65 VXK registered?

BJ65 VXK is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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