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VU14 HCJ

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,619 mi
Last recorded130,619 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 130,619 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,060 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 114,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 102,264 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,175 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2022 90,175 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on edges

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,472 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 69,516 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,833 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2018 41,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,202 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 HCJ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HCJ, 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

How do I check the history of VU14 HCJ?

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What year was VU14 HCJ registered?

VU14 HCJ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 March 2014.

Is VU14 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU14 HCJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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