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C7 DCE

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

114,353 mi
Last recorded114,353 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 DCE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 114,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 105,356 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,915 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 82,844 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 72,177 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 72,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 46,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 34,519 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 May 2017 22,076 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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C7 DCE is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C7 DCE, 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 C7 DCE registered?

C7 DCE is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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