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DC15 VZF

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,166 mi
Last recorded70,166 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 VZF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 70,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 59,045 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,575 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 31,377 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low

Fail 22 Jul 2021 31,377 miles

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Pads wearing low

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks between Tread Depth (central) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks between Tread Depth (central) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade slightly worn

Fail 22 Jul 2020 26,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks between Tread Depth (central) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks between Tread Depth (central) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 21,744 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f, o/s/f , o/s/r tyre tread slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,431 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 VZF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver 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 VZF, 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 DC15 VZF registered?

DC15 VZF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is DC15 VZF safe to buy?

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