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BK65 RFJ

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,905 mi
Last recorded47,905 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK65 RFJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 47,905 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 47,904 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 35,851 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 24,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 23,774 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 13,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 12,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 12,693 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 12,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 12,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,567 miles

Offside Front Damage to o/s/f of vehicle

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 8,884 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BK65 RFJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK65 RFJ, 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 BK65 RFJ registered?

BK65 RFJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 November 2015.

Is BK65 RFJ safe to buy?

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