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VO14 SKV

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,302 mi
Last recorded91,302 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO14 SKV
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 91,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,049 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 81,049 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 69,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 65,872 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 65,872 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 61,513 miles

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

Front brake disc(s) ridged

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,989 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 43,989 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,280 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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VO14 SKV is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc 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 VO14 SKV, 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 VO14 SKV registered?

VO14 SKV is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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