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BF65 LYP

2015 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,804 mi
Last recorded114,804 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF65 LYP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 114,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,541 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 105,541 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 97,975 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 97,975 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 97,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users passed test on second try poss d.p.f. fault. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 97,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 89,049 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 89,048 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 78,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,892 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 62,738 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber. (1.1.2 (c))

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

hand brake travel near limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2018 49,211 miles

both front wipers are split

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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BF65 LYP is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF65 LYP, 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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BF65 LYP is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 September 2015.

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