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V10 CTY

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,179 mi
Last recorded79,179 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV10 CTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 79,179 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 73,423 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 65,828 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 65,828 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,976 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 59,976 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,770 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 53,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 45,461 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 37,361 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,436 miles

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

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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V10 CTY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V10 CTY, 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 V10 CTY registered?

V10 CTY is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 April 2014.

Is V10 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V10 CTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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