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BF65 LYU

2015 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,871 mi
Last recorded94,871 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 94,871 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 89,904 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 8 Sep 2024 89,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2023 84,799 miles

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

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

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

hand brake has travel

Pass 26 Sep 2022 80,919 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,329 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre woodscrew in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,877 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,077 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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BF65 LYU 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 BF65 LYU, 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 BF65 LYU registered?

BF65 LYU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 September 2015.

Is BF65 LYU safe to buy?

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