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DU14 OPM

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,314 mi
Last recorded78,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 OPM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,314 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,312 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 70,241 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 70,241 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 63,252 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes - nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 45,229 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 45,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 35,627 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 27,492 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 18,996 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 13,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 6,630 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake not returning to its stop but not effecting the funtion

Fail 19 Jan 2017 6,630 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear hand brake not returning to its stop but not effecting the funtion

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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DU14 OPM is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU14 OPM, 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 DU14 OPM registered?

DU14 OPM is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 15 March 2014.

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