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CU15 VLE

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

102,331 mi
Last recorded102,331 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU15 VLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,331 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 89,899 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 77,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 77,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 63,730 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 49,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 49,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 40,189 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 36,138 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 35,449 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,052 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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CU15 VLE 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 CU15 VLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU15 VLE registered?

CU15 VLE is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is CU15 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU15 VLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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