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DE15 SPU

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

104,609 mi
Last recorded104,609 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE15 SPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 104,609 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 104,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 104,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 87,680 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres treads both mis-shaped

Fail 3 Mar 2023 87,680 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres treads both mis-shaped

Pass 4 Feb 2022 76,308 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 76,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 60,070 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides Front (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both Sides Rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 43,583 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 33,253 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 22,769 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DE15 SPU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DE15 SPU, 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 DE15 SPU registered?

DE15 SPU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is DE15 SPU safe to buy?

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