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AF14 YBS

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,541 mi
Last recorded116,541 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF14 YBS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,541 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower bumper is damaged

Offside Rear calliper - parking brake level is bit stickie

Fail 7 Jun 2024 108,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower bumper is damaged

Offside Rear calliper - parking brake level is bit stickie

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,780 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front bumper is damaged

Pass 28 May 2022 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight damage front lower bumper

Pass 16 Jun 2021 74,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 68,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine cover fitted can not check leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2018 43,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 27,548 miles

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 YBS is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

AF14 YBS is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

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