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VX14 ZVR

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,344 mi
Last recorded138,344 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 ZVR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 138,344 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 138,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 131,674 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 215 45 18 93W Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure/damaged (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn down to 2mm 215 45 18 93W Yokohama (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,453 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 95,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 87,418 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 76,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 76,973 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

excessive travel in parking brake leaver.

Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,260 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 46,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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VX14 ZVR is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel 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 VX14 ZVR, 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 VX14 ZVR registered?

VX14 ZVR is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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