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YFZ 4976

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFZ 4976
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 88,669 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 88,668 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2025 81,717 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 73,985 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 73,985 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 66,225 miles

handbrake travel requires attention

Fail 17 May 2023 66,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake travel requires attention

Pass 19 May 2022 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 May 2022 57,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both lower suspension arm bushes slight splitting

Pass 18 May 2021 48,150 miles

full plastic covers underside

slight cracking to rear tyre tread

Pass 21 May 2020 41,993 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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YFZ 4976 is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFZ 4976, 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 YFZ 4976 registered?

YFZ 4976 is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 October 2015.

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