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YL15 VVS

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,410 mi
Last recorded50,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 VVS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 50,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed from windscreen prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 46,645 miles

Nearside Front 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))

undertrays covering testable items

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,100 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 43,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 43,311 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and phone cradle on passengers seat

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,337 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 31,805 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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YL15 VVS is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue 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 YL15 VVS, 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 YL15 VVS registered?

YL15 VVS is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 VVS 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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