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YS15 BFX

2015 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,473 mi
Last recorded106,473 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda 350,529 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS15 BFX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 106,473 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 106,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,491 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 99,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 89,710 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 89,710 miles

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

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 81,012 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 71,915 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 71,915 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1x wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low / tyre slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 45,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 23,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YS15 BFX is a 2015 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YS15 BFX, 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 YS15 BFX registered?

YS15 BFX is a 2015 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2015.

Is YS15 BFX safe to buy?

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