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VAL 708Y

2014 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,726 mi
Last recorded61,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAL 708Y
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 61,726 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack - monitor only (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread is wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also tread is wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,970 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 35,023 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 34,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 23,051 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 14,491 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 12,732 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2018 9,960 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 6,358 miles

under trays fitted

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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VAL 708Y is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAL 708Y, 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 VAL 708Y registered?

VAL 708Y is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 13 September 2014.

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