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DF65 VZJ

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF65 VZJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 97,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 88,449 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,611 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 68,504 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 58,886 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2021 58,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2020 50,707 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 42,088 miles

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

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 8 Nov 2018 31,969 miles

Front both tyres starting to crack

Rear both tyres are starting to crack

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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DF65 VZJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DF65 VZJ, 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 DF65 VZJ registered?

DF65 VZJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is DF65 VZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF65 VZJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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