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VK64 LXF

2014 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,264 mi
Last recorded125,264 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK64 LXF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 125,264 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Fail 4 Nov 2025 125,264 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Scaly Surface Corrosion on Brake Servo

Fail 29 Oct 2024 116,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Scaly Surface Corrosion on Brake Servo

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face, also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 108,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face, also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid No fluid, (Refilled) (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 96,537 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 84,244 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,818 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,043 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 39,820 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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VK64 LXF is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK64 LXF, 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 VK64 LXF registered?

VK64 LXF is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 25 September 2014.

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