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YL15 VWE

2015 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

76,167 mi
Last recorded76,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 VWE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 76,167 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 70,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 65,816 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 63,285 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush minor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust fuel tank heatshield still insecure must be repaired not removed

Fail 15 May 2023 63,820 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both fronts both shoulders major perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arms rear bush minor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust fuel tank heatshield still insecure must be repaired not removed

Pass 13 May 2022 58,641 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel tank exhaust heatshield insecure - must be repaired not removed

Pass 20 May 2021 55,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see how low - caliper piston - needs wheel off (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,968 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 45,953 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn through on the edge

Pass 22 Aug 2018 41,626 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 41,619 miles

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

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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YL15 VWE is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Red 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 VWE, 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 YL15 VWE registered?

YL15 VWE is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 17 August 2015.

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