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VU14 UEJ

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,803 mi
Last recorded79,803 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 UEJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 79,803 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2025 79,803 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front driveshafts corroded

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2024 78,045 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 66,156 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 65,019 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 65,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 64,284 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 61,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 53,863 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 53,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks down to cord on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks down to cord on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 41,303 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 UEJ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

VU14 UEJ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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