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DE14 VST

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,055 mi
Last recorded93,055 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE14 VST
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,055 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 93,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 83,467 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly hand brake lever on caliper not returning to stop when released (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 74,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly caliper hand brake lever not returning to stop when released (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly caliper hand brake lever not returning to stop when released (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop when released

Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop when released

Fail 7 Feb 2023 66,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop when released

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear park brake lever on caliper not returning to stop when released

Pass 2 Feb 2022 64,569 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 1 Feb 2022 61,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Nov 2020 57,029 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 1 May 2019 48,619 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 48,619 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 42,517 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,500 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

undertrays fitted

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 VST is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DE14 VST, 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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DE14 VST is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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