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YH15 TXU

2015 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

74,973 mi
Last recorded74,973 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 TXU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,973 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 120,660 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 72,444 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 72,443 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2024 70,698 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 70,662 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear main to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,724 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 67,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 58,430 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 58,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 49,010 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 48,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 41,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,371 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 32,371 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 23,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 23,554 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YH15 TXU is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 YH15 TXU, 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 YH15 TXU registered?

YH15 TXU is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 March 2015.

Is YH15 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH15 TXU shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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