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BU65 FAF

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,059 mi
Last recorded55,059 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 FAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 55,059 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 55,058 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 53,431 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 50,585 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,030 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,812 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,710 miles

Underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,247 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 31,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 24,126 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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BU65 FAF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red 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 BU65 FAF, 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 BU65 FAF registered?

BU65 FAF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is BU65 FAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 FAF 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.

Does BU65 FAF have outstanding finance?

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