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WJZ 8983

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,746 mi
Last recorded88,746 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJZ 8983
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 88,746 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 83,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 75,676 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 68,190 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 58,391 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 58,388 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 51,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2056016 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 42,545 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 32,126 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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WJZ 8983 is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 WJZ 8983, 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 WJZ 8983 registered?

WJZ 8983 is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 February 2015.

Is WJZ 8983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJZ 8983 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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