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BC15 VUX

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,626 mi
Last recorded72,626 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC15 VUX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 72,626 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside rear tyres have several minor cuts 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Jul 2025 69,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,377 miles

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

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 9 Jul 2024 65,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 57,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front Wheel Arch Brake Pipes Starting To Corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 48,435 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 41,894 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 36,028 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 36,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inbetween treads reaching ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,600 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight Cracks Present In O/S/R Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,055 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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BC15 VUX is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 BC15 VUX, 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 BC15 VUX registered?

BC15 VUX is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 July 2015.

Is BC15 VUX safe to buy?

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