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CR15 LEY

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,378 mi
Last recorded42,378 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR15 LEY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 42,378 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 33,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 33,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 29,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 22,482 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 22,482 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 20,255 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 18,055 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

Pass 12 Sep 2018 12,387 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

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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CR15 LEY is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 CR15 LEY, 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 CR15 LEY registered?

CR15 LEY is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is CR15 LEY safe to buy?

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