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BU65 FBA

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,952 mi
Last recorded80,952 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU65 FBA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 80,952 miles

SILL COVERS/UNDER TRAYS

Pass 12 Mar 2025 75,435 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge`s worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 59,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 59,438 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,062 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 42,062 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 25,766 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 23,251 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 20,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 18,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 14,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 14,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 FBA is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

BU65 FBA is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is BU65 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU65 FBA shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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