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YL15 VWK

2015 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,923 mi
Last recorded72,923 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,923 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 70,966 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2025 70,855 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 68,897 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,973 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 53,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,790 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VWK is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

YL15 VWK is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 July 2015.

Is YL15 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL15 VWK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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