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DF15 VRC

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,043 mi
Last recorded65,043 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF15 VRC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 65,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

front sub frame corroded

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear lower suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2024 58,591 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,581 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 47,889 miles

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2021 41,290 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 36,341 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 28,725 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,209 miles

undertrays 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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DF15 VRC is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF15 VRC, 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 DF15 VRC registered?

DF15 VRC is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is DF15 VRC safe to buy?

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