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AF64 ZUA

2014 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,498 mi
Last recorded117,498 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF64 ZUA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 117,498 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 157,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 157,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 93,715 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 90,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 85,010 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 78,478 miles

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,478 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front wipers slighty smearing

Pass 14 Dec 2018 56,849 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 56,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bridgestone 205/60R16 92H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,148 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone A not exceeding 40 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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AF64 ZUA is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF64 ZUA, 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 AF64 ZUA registered?

AF64 ZUA is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 December 2014.

Is AF64 ZUA safe to buy?

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