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YK65 ZPV

2015 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,854 mi
Last recorded71,854 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 ZPV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 71,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 71,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 66,626 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 63,239 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 59,350 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 55,939 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 52,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 205-60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 41,538 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 41,538 miles

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

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 ZPV is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPV, 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 ZPV registered?

YK65 ZPV is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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The MOT history for YK65 ZPV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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