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YE15 BXZ

2015 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,422 mi
Last recorded147,422 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 BXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 147,422 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Fail 7 Aug 2025 147,313 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges

Rear tyre at n/s cracking & cut in tread

Pass 8 Aug 2024 141,573 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension arms

Cut in n/s rear tyre

Some smoke is visible from exhaust

Pass 1 Sep 2023 137,613 miles

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 137,301 miles

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

Front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 132,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 120,987 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 99,291 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,195 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 78,328 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,624 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,624 miles

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

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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YE15 BXZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel 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 YE15 BXZ, 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 YE15 BXZ registered?

YE15 BXZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 July 2015.

Is YE15 BXZ safe to buy?

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