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BL65 OBS

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,483 mi
Last recorded48,483 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL65 OBS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 48,483 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around subframe and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front washer weak but enough water hitting screen

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight latteral movement from lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front washer jet weak but enough water hitting screen

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight latteral movement from rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 45,832 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,601 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 43,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 42,196 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover missing NO sharp edges at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2021 35,984 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 31,969 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 26,836 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 26,836 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 15,506 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 15,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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BL65 OBS 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 72.7%.

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 BL65 OBS, 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 BL65 OBS registered?

BL65 OBS is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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