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DC15 HKO

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,492 mi
Last recorded25,492 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 HKO
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 25,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring incorrectly mounted

Pass 16 May 2025 23,735 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 21,780 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 20,219 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 17,684 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 17,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 16,650 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2020 15,423 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2020 15,423 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2019 13,763 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,811 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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DC15 HKO 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 DC15 HKO, 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 DC15 HKO registered?

DC15 HKO is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is DC15 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC15 HKO 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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