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B15 LAP

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,512 mi
Last recorded45,512 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 LAP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 45,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 42,176 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 39,141 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 35,990 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 32,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 29,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 27,641 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 25,628 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 20,885 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 16,204 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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B15 LAP is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B15 LAP, 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 B15 LAP registered?

B15 LAP is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 January 2014.

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