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VU14 HCG

2014 Mazda 6

Red Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,995 mi
Last recorded112,995 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 672,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HCG
MakeMazda
Model6
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 112,995 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 112,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,425 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,443 miles

undertrays fitted unable to fully check under side.

Fail 5 Mar 2024 96,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted unable to fully check under side.

Pass 13 Mar 2023 81,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 72,741 miles

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

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))

Fail 31 May 2022 72,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 11 May 2021 60,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 49,523 miles

undertrays restricting view

Pass 26 Apr 2019 40,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 40,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 40,349 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 30,559 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 22,720 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 6?

Based on 1,904,140 MOT tests across 159,651 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,713
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
159,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,082
position lamp(s) not working 38,980
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,576
Registration plate lamp not working 29,515
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,494
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VU14 HCG is a 2014 Mazda 6 in Red with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 72,330 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 6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,082 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU14 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 6 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 6 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU14 HCG registered?

VU14 HCG is a 2014 Mazda 6, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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