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BV14 VAD

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,991 mi
Last recorded103,991 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 VAD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 103,991 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 103,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides washer jets provide insufficient fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 97,632 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 97,500 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,992 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 85,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance across front axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm maximum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ridged (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm maximum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 75,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 57,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 46,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 37,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 33,650 miles

Nearside Rear Slight kerb damage to outer wall of tyre

Offside Front Slight kerb damage to outer wall of tyre

Offside Front Slight rim damage to inner roads wheel

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,255 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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BV14 VAD is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV14 VAD, 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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BV14 VAD is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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