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C20 SMF

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,206 mi
Last recorded74,206 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SMF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 74,206 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 68,845 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 68,843 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 64,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 64,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 59,890 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 55,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,035 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 41,116 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,499 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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C20 SMF is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C20 SMF, 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 C20 SMF registered?

C20 SMF is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is C20 SMF safe to buy?

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