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CU15 VLO

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

81,496 mi
Last recorded81,496 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU15 VLO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 81,496 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 81,494 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,056 miles

surface corrossion on all suspension parts

Pass 6 Oct 2023 74,308 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 70,015 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,696 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,531 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 64,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,543 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre wall has cut but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wiper rubber tip torn.

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 VLO is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 CU15 VLO, 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 CU15 VLO registered?

CU15 VLO is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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