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DU14 SXK

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,941 mi
Last recorded71,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 SXK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,941 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 71,241 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 69,923 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 69,923 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 68,765 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 68,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 67,270 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,374 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,905 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))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 35,666 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 35,666 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

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 SXK is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SXK, 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 DU14 SXK registered?

DU14 SXK is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is DU14 SXK safe to buy?

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