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YE15 BXJ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,596 mi
Last recorded35,596 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 BXJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 35,596 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 31,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 28,957 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Mar 2024 28,956 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,795 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,938 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 22,938 miles

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

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

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Mar 2021 20,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall & outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 17,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 13,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front wiper started to split

Pass 21 Feb 2018 11,135 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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YE15 BXJ 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 YE15 BXJ, 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 YE15 BXJ registered?

YE15 BXJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 May 2015.

Is YE15 BXJ safe to buy?

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