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YX65 OSJ

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,502 mi
Last recorded156,502 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX65 OSJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 156,502 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 156,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 145,924 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints bushes heavily cracked but not leaking grease yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 145,924 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken NSR coil spring snapped at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arm ball joints bushes heavily cracked but not leaking grease yet (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes splitting apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose at rear but not causing issue

Pass 22 Aug 2023 132,282 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 132,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Crack in tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 116,047 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 102,631 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,228 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,228 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 76,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 56,995 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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YX65 OSJ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX65 OSJ, 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 YX65 OSJ registered?

YX65 OSJ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 September 2015.

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