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W12 PAB

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,885 mi
Last recorded68,885 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW12 PAB
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 68,885 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 61,530 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 54,317 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,950 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 43,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 42,970 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 37,488 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 30,348 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 30,348 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))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 24,506 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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W12 PAB 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 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 W12 PAB, 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 W12 PAB registered?

W12 PAB is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 10 December 2014.

Is W12 PAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W12 PAB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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