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YF65 RKU

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,936 mi
Last recorded83,936 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF65 RKU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner treads. ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 76,300 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 76,300 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Phone holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,045 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 69,045 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,217 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 60,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Nov 2021 51,762 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 43,751 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 43,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 34,846 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 34,846 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 26,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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YF65 RKU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF65 RKU, 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 YF65 RKU registered?

YF65 RKU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 November 2015.

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