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VA14 BTY

2014 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,046 mi
Last recorded110,046 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 BTY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 110,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45*18 ()

Rear both light lens damaged not affecting light output

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 110,021 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45*18 ()

Rear both light lens damaged not affecting light output

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 97,339 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 97,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 80,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/45*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 53,008 miles

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

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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VA14 BTY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VA14 BTY, 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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VA14 BTY is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 4 August 2014.

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