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C12 RSP

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

169,447 mi
Last recorded169,447 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 RSP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 169,447 miles

All 4 x tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2026 169,447 miles

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

All 4 x tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2025 151,666 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2024 135,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 111,352 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 96,636 miles

Front tyre treads worn to 3mm

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear Offside & Nearside tyre inner bands worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,055 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 61,675 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 40,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 24,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 17,022 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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C12 RSP is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C12 RSP, 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 C12 RSP registered?

C12 RSP is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is C12 RSP safe to buy?

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