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BW15 BJU

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,387 mi
Last recorded31,387 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 BJU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 31,387 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 31,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2025 25,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 21,975 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 18,118 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 14,516 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 May 2021 12,354 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 20 May 2021 12,352 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 27 May 2020 9,843 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2019 8,777 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2018 6,856 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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BW15 BJU 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 BW15 BJU, 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 BW15 BJU registered?

BW15 BJU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 July 2015.

Is BW15 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW15 BJU 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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