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BF15 YFL

2015 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,135 mi
Last recorded67,135 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 YFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 67,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner Faces, Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes, Slightly Worn - Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on Inner & Outer Edges - 215/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Slightly, Bald on Inner + Outer Edges & Close to Legal Limit @ 3mm - 215/45ZR18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 63,191 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 63,191 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 70,573 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,370 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 47,370 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,469 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 24,836 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.

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

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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BF15 YFL is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF15 YFL, 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 BF15 YFL registered?

BF15 YFL is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2015.

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