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YK65 ZVZ

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,724 mi
Last recorded134,724 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK65 ZVZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 134,724 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2025 134,724 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,508 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,097 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2024 125,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 108,840 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2023 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall bulge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and or under trays fitted

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 18 Oct 2022 93,381 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2022 93,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2nd layer of rubber visible on inner edge about to go through to cords (recommend immediate replacement) (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2021 82,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wipers streaky/smear but clear screen sufficiently at the time of test

Fail 12 Oct 2021 82,481 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall damaged in multiple places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wipers streaky/smear but clear screen sufficiently at the time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2020 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Fail 29 Sep 2020 68,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also age cracked and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 52,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 52,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 32,810 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 ZVZ is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZVZ, 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 ZVZ is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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