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VO14 SOJ

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 125,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 110,741 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 102,840 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint gatour leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rust rings forming (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin not clear view advise wheels off inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,074 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 63,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 50,287 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 50,239 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,519 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

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 SOJ 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 83.3%.

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 VO14 SOJ, 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 SOJ registered?

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

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