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YC15 DPU

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,475 mi
Last recorded90,475 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 DPU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 90,475 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 77,293 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 77,290 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners in drivers view of swept area ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 60,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 50,320 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 25,780 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 25,780 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 22,716 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 22,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,471 miles

both front tyres getting very low on tread

front brake pads getting down

Fail 13 Jun 2019 19,471 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres getting very low on tread

front brake pads getting down

Pass 22 Jun 2018 17,468 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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YC15 DPU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YC15 DPU, 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 YC15 DPU registered?

YC15 DPU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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