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DE14 VGU

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,489 mi
Last recorded57,489 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 VGU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 57,489 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 51,480 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 51,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 47,085 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 41,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 32,301 miles

Parking brake lever only as limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2019 23,284 miles

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

Handbrake Travel High

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side Wall Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 16,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 10,742 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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DE14 VGU is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red 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 DE14 VGU, 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 DE14 VGU registered?

DE14 VGU is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 May 2014.

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