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VU14 HBP

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,040 mi
Last recorded123,040 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HBP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 123,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2024 113,132 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 106,661 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 99,032 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 90,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 81,842 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 81,842 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 72,603 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively perishing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 55,249 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2017 24,393 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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VU14 HBP is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU14 HBP, 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 VU14 HBP registered?

VU14 HBP is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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