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BF15 YFM

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF15 YFM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 77,754 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm + inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 77,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm + inside edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 63,699 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 63,699 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 55,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 44,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 32,798 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 32,005 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 29,056 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 26,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 18,618 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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BF15 YFM is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red 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 BF15 YFM, 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 BF15 YFM registered?

BF15 YFM is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 March 2015.

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