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YK65 TNV

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 TNV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,954 miles

Fuel tank heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 63,494 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both/cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 63,199 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both/cracking 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 57,826 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 57,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2056016 96v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm badly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,065 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 45,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,280 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 36,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 28,763 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 22,913 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 17,680 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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YK65 TNV is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK65 TNV, 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 YK65 TNV registered?

YK65 TNV is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 September 2015.

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