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BW15 JNZ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,579 mi
Last recorded78,579 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW15 JNZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 78,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 72,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn badly very close to chords 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 72,418 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn badly very close to chords 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 62,400 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,398 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 56,707 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and tyre tread perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 49,838 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 44,022 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 40,940 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 33,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,314 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 JNZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black 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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

BW15 JNZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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