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YC15 TJZ

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,830 mi
Last recorded52,830 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 TJZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,830 miles

Corrosion suspension components.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 49,845 miles

Corrosion to suspension components.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 49,845 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad broken away from metal backing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to suspension components.

Pass 18 Jul 2023 44,670 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both, rubbers slightly torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 40,281 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,400 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 35,400 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 33,881 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 30,086 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 26,370 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 TJZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

YC15 TJZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 April 2015.

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