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W5 TLK

2014 Mazda 3

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 TLK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,471 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Badly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 76,471 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Badly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored red (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,254 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalanced (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged and sharp (3.3 (b) (i))

battery management malfunction warning on dash

parking brake lever freeplay

Pass 6 Mar 2024 59,753 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sideways in tread ()

Fail 5 Mar 2024 59,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sideways in tread ()

Pass 2 Mar 2023 53,212 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 53,212 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 45,456 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 37,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,616 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,981 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 22,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 15,309 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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W5 TLK is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W5 TLK, 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 W5 TLK registered?

W5 TLK is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 December 2014.

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