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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 135,092 miles on the clock, averaging 9,844 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 VLG
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 135,092 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 9,844 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 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 VLG |
| 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 VLG
What car is BU15 VLG?
BU15 VLG is a red Mazda 3, diesel (2191cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2015.
What is the mileage of BU15 VLG?
The last recorded mileage for BU15 VLG was 135,092 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BU15 VLG passed its MOT?
BU15 VLG has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.
Is BU15 VLG ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BU15 VLG 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 VLG?
BU15 VLG is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.