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YD15 FVG

2015 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,383 mi
Last recorded66,383 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD15 FVG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 66,383 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 64,970 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 May 2024 59,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 54,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 50,067 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 43,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 43,583 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 35,379 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 7 May 2020 35,379 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

handbrake has little reserve travel

under trays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 20 Mar 2020 35,174 miles

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

Central Rear heat shield insecure

Rear brakes slightly binding

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 26,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively also slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 20,566 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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YD15 FVG is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red 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 YD15 FVG, 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 YD15 FVG registered?

YD15 FVG is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2015.

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