Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2015 Mazda 3 Diesel 2191cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 119,669 miles on the clock, averaging 11,740 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.2L Skyactiv-D engine is known for sh-vptr and diesel particulate filter (dpf) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for BU15 VDO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 119,669 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 14 |
| Average per year | 11,740 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Mazda 3
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SH-VPTR
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BU15 VDO |
| Make | Mazda |
| Model | 3 |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2191cc |
| Year | 2015 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BU — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 15 — March 2015 to August 2015 |
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About BU15 VDO
What car is BU15 VDO?
BU15 VDO is a red Mazda 3, diesel (2191cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2015.
What is the mileage of BU15 VDO?
The last recorded mileage for BU15 VDO was 119,669 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU15 VDO passed its MOT?
BU15 VDO has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.
Is BU15 VDO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU15 VDO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2015, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is BU15 VDO?
BU15 VDO is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.