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AF14 YAV

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,344 mi
Last recorded136,344 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 YAV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 136,344 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 121,942 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 109,999 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 109,999 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 97,853 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE PADS ARE DOWN TO HALF WORN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON INNER & OUTER PART OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2021 86,116 miles

Offside Rear TYRE IS DOWN TO 2MM ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 26 May 2020 75,484 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 61,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,340 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS UNEVEN TRED ON INNER PART OF TYRE

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,127 miles

ENGINE / FLOOR & SILL COVERS FITTED

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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AF14 YAV is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 52,266 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 AF14 YAV, 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 12 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF14 YAV registered?

AF14 YAV is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 June 2014.

Is AF14 YAV safe to buy?

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