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CA15 ZFU

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,353 mi
Last recorded104,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 ZFU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 104,353 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat base.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 95,726 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Seat base

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 89,200 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 82,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 75,534 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Fail 16 Jul 2022 75,534 miles

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of being overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 68,506 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 68,505 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 61,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,454 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2018 43,808 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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CA15 ZFU 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 CA15 ZFU, 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 CA15 ZFU registered?

CA15 ZFU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 July 2015.

Is CA15 ZFU safe to buy?

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