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BT15 ZYM

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,943 mi
Last recorded87,943 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT15 ZYM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 87,943 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2025 82,730 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 75,890 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 69,232 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 62,489 miles

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))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 53,732 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2020 44,546 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Sep 2020 44,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2019 32,530 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 22,363 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BT15 ZYM is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BT15 ZYM, 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 BT15 ZYM registered?

BT15 ZYM is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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