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WR15 VXC

2015 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

161,738 mi
Last recorded161,738 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR15 VXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 161,738 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 157,830 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 157,819 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 155,631 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 16 May 2023 145,412 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Support Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 145,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Support Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 133,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 113,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 113,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 96,015 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,825 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 78,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,155 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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WR15 VXC is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black 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 WR15 VXC, 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 WR15 VXC registered?

WR15 VXC is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 April 2015.

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The MOT history for WR15 VXC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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