2015 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · SJ15 MSX
2015 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 73,676 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ15 MSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 73,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ15 MSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Mazda 3 (SJ15 MSX) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SJ15 MSX Mileage History
- 15/07/202458,676 mi
- 15/07/202458,690 mi+14 mi
- 17/07/202561,629 mi+2,939 mi
- 05/08/202673,673 mi+12,044 mi
- 05/08/202673,676 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,293 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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