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DS15 BVL

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,583 mi
Last recorded78,583 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS15 BVL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,583 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

Fail 19 May 2025 72,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted unable to inspect testable items

Pass 29 Apr 2024 65,705 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,457 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes Starting To Show Signs Of Wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F Outer Tyre Sidewall Perishing (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R Tyre Just Above Legal Limit & Outer Tyre Sidewall Slightly Perished (Kerb Rash) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,834 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 34,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 26,370 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 19,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 14,796 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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DS15 BVL is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS15 BVL, 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 DS15 BVL registered?

DS15 BVL is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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