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DS15 BUF

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 BUF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 142,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2026 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2025 128,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 121,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 117,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 117,445 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 113,160 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 7 Sep 2021 108,343 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,471 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 8 Sep 2020 104,468 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise attention (5.2.3 (d) (i))

only slight reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Apr 2019 89,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 71,620 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front number plate getting dirty.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight damage to wing.

Nearside Front tyre catching wheel arch liner slightly when on a lock.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear number plate getting dirty.

Fail 4 May 2018 71,620 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front number plate getting dirty.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front slight damage to wing.

Nearside Front tyre catching wheel arch liner slightly when on a lock.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear number plate getting dirty.

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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DS15 BUF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS15 BUF, 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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DS15 BUF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 May 2015.

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