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CU14 MSX

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,183 mi
Last recorded113,183 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU14 MSX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 113,183 miles

underbody underseal

Pass 19 Mar 2025 104,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight cracks n/s & o/s lower ball joint covers

undercovers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2025 104,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight cracks n/s & o/s lower ball joint covers

undercovers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 85,262 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 85,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 77,642 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 23 Mar 2021 70,050 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 66,273 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,928 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 47,846 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 39,588 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

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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CU14 MSX is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CU14 MSX, 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 CU14 MSX registered?

CU14 MSX is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is CU14 MSX safe to buy?

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