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VU14 CXH

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,341 mi
Last recorded82,341 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 CXH
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 82,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,818 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 70,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 59,870 miles

Front Top engine cover slightly loose

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 59,870 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Top engine cover slightly loose

Nearside Front Tyre reading on 2mm

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre reading on 2mm

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2022 52,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 45,895 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 38,902 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 21,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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VU14 CXH is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU14 CXH, 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 VU14 CXH registered?

VU14 CXH is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is VU14 CXH safe to buy?

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