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BN15 OBZ

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN15 OBZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 73,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 73,870 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,532 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 61,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 53,028 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 44,566 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 44,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 25,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,050 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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BN15 OBZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN15 OBZ, 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 BN15 OBZ registered?

BN15 OBZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is BN15 OBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN15 OBZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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