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YK15 YLD

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,214 mi
Last recorded62,214 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,214 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,558 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 25 Mar 2024 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 9 Mar 2023 43,603 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Fail 9 Mar 2023 43,601 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 14 Mar 2022 36,849 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 29 Mar 2021 31,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 23 Mar 2020 27,698 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 4 Apr 2019 20,038 miles

engine covers and under trays obscure some testable areas/items

Pass 13 Mar 2018 14,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 14,770 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

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 YLD is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

YK15 YLD is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 April 2015.

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The MOT history for YK15 YLD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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