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WL65 FTV

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL65 FTV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 110,627 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,137 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2025 94,135 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 77,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 69,658 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 69,657 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 55,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 42,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension/subframes, all tyres perished

Fail 29 Sep 2021 42,559 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to suspension/subframes, all tyres perished

Pass 23 Oct 2020 37,625 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 30,997 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 20,848 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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WL65 FTV is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red 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 WL65 FTV, 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 WL65 FTV registered?

WL65 FTV is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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