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BC15 YPZ

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,372 mi
Last recorded43,372 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 43,372 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2026 43,371 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2025 40,216 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 40,216 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 36,930 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 33,456 miles

Nearside Front bumper / wing damaged

under covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 17 Aug 2022 29,984 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 25,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 22,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut to outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Aug 2019 19,260 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,426 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 YPZ 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 YPZ, 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 BC15 YPZ registered?

BC15 YPZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 August 2015.

Is BC15 YPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC15 YPZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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