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W20 RLE

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,850 mi
Last recorded135,850 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW20 RLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 135,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,869 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

Fail 9 Jan 2025 127,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected brake back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted jagged edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate corroded (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

service light on

Pass 29 Jan 2024 117,971 miles

Both front discs marked/scored

Both front tyres worn out on inner edges

Front bumper mountings corroded

Oil leaks

Fail 11 Jan 2024 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 105,193 miles

Central Front bumper damaged/undertray damaged

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

Fail 12 Jan 2023 105,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Front bumper damaged/undertray damaged

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bumper corner damaged

cannot fully inspection sills due to cover been fitted both sides

Pass 12 Jan 2022 91,452 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,249 miles

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 72,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 28,199 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 11,893 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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W20 RLE is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W20 RLE, 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 W20 RLE registered?

W20 RLE is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 August 2014.

Is W20 RLE safe to buy?

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