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DE14 VTC

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

29,567 mi
Last recorded29,567 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 29,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 27,122 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2023 25,032 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 23,104 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 21,526 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 19,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer edge

Nearside Rear cracked on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracked on outer edge

Offside Rear cracked on outer edge

Pass 9 Apr 2019 16,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/45/18/89w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 13,883 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 10,795 miles

undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear 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 VTC 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 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE14 VTC registered?

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

Is DE14 VTC safe to buy?

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