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DSM 294

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,102 mi
Last recorded56,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSM 294
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 56,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 61,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 61,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working linkage detached (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,522 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 51,371 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 46,309 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2023 37,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of diesel contamination at nearside rear under body components

Fail 16 Mar 2023 37,020 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to approx 3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Signs of diesel contamination at nearside rear under body components

Pass 1 Nov 2022 40,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 40,773 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 34,908 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 22,129 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 31,672 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 19,129 miles

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

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

covers obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2019 26,168 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,093 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 22,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 16,313 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 17,431 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 15,627 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 13,174 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 13,174 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,991 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,266 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 13,556 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 13,556 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 12,658 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 12,658 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 11,795 miles

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

Pass 6 Sep 2011 10,854 miles

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 8,906 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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DSM 294 is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DSM 294, 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 DSM 294 registered?

DSM 294 is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

Is DSM 294 safe to buy?

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