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YK15 PLX

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,173 mi
Last recorded52,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK15 PLX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,138 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 50,138 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 43,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 40,678 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 40,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at joint under wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 38,206 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 36,269 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 30,471 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 26,043 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,908 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 25,907 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (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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YK15 PLX is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK15 PLX, 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 YK15 PLX registered?

YK15 PLX is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 27 March 2015.

Is YK15 PLX safe to buy?

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