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VK14 JBY

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,383 mi
Last recorded17,383 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 JBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 17,383 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 16,619 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 15,638 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 14,580 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 13,397 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2021 12,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 11,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,456 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2018 7,744 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 6,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 6,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 JBY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JBY, 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 JBY registered?

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

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