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YK65 VUA

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

85,442 mi
Last recorded85,442 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 VUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 85,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 76,360 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,271 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 49,332 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

engine coolant low

Pass 30 Jun 2021 44,121 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,580 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,924 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 28,226 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose TAPE WRAPED AROUND ARM (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,226 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose TAPE WRAPED AROUND ARM (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VUA is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 YK65 VUA, 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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YK65 VUA is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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