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BU15 VAX

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,889 mi
Last recorded55,889 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 VAX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 55,889 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 47,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,793 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 37,847 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads not visible clearly, suspected low both sides.

parking brake high.

Pass 20 Mar 2020 34,077 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 21,307 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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BU15 VAX is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU15 VAX, 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 BU15 VAX registered?

BU15 VAX is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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