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YF15 VNY

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF15 VNY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 100,183 miles

Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 96,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,754 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2022 81,091 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Dec 2021 60,361 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 60,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 49,965 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 35,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 25,411 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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YF15 VNY is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YF15 VNY, 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 YF15 VNY registered?

YF15 VNY is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 June 2015.

Is YF15 VNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF15 VNY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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