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VK14 JBV

2014 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,354 mi
Last recorded79,354 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 JBV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 79,327 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 78,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 70,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 61,252 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,605 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 30,788 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 20,571 miles

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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VK14 JBV is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel 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 VK14 JBV, 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 VK14 JBV registered?

VK14 JBV is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is VK14 JBV safe to buy?

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