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YC15 TLF

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,016 mi
Last recorded142,016 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC15 TLF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 142,016 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight knock from front suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2025 128,190 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose .

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2024 113,787 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake performance reduced compared to O/S.

Pass 11 May 2023 100,123 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low n/s 63 compared with o/s 171,efficiency only just met, (19%)

Pass 28 Apr 2022 84,810 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 68,655 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 57,787 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 43,054 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 25 Apr 2018 29,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre has outer side wall damage but not exposing cords

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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 TLF is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey 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 YC15 TLF, 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 YC15 TLF registered?

YC15 TLF is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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