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AF14 YBE

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 97,463 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 90,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 86,486 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,182 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 77,179 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 70,911 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 70,911 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 62,767 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 54,823 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 49,896 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 34,150 miles

front pads worn to 4.5 mm.

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 YBE 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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

AF14 YBE is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2014.

Is AF14 YBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF14 YBE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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