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YC15 TNZ

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,916 mi
Last recorded99,916 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 99,916 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 99,916 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2026 99,469 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 92,828 miles

All suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jul 2025 92,826 miles

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

All suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2024 85,946 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of braking & suspension components

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,234 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2022 72,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 53,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 36,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 27,863 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 27,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 TNZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 TNZ, 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 TNZ registered?

YC15 TNZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 July 2015.

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