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VN64 LBY

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,152 mi
Last recorded118,152 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN64 LBY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,152 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 117,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 115,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2023 115,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 114,974 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 113,818 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 113,814 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 112,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 90,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 69,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 69,931 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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VN64 LBY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel 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 VN64 LBY, 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 VN64 LBY registered?

VN64 LBY is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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