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EF14 YCT

2014 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,113 mi
Last recorded175,113 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF14 YCT
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 175,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2024 170,987 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 170,987 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 163,358 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2022 152,401 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 143,649 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 131,156 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 131,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,475 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 97,877 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,499 miles

long travel on parking brake

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall flap glue and unable to see how deep cut is

Fail 9 Jun 2017 82,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

long travel on parking brake

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall flap glue and unable to see how deep cut is

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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EF14 YCT is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF14 YCT, 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 EF14 YCT registered?

EF14 YCT is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

Is EF14 YCT safe to buy?

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