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XO05 RAF

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,977 mi
Last recorded81,977 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXO05 RAF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 81,977 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 70,322 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 60,010 miles

Rear rear brake discs corroded

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Valve deteriorated

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 33,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre Valve deteriorated

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 31,846 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2020 30,684 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,241 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 14,362 miles

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

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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XO05 RAF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XO05 RAF, 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 XO05 RAF registered?

XO05 RAF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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