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WA14 VMC

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,880 mi
Last recorded135,880 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA14 VMC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 135,880 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 135,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,769 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,077 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 109,685 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 109,577 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 94,685 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 94,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 66,176 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 49,354 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 33,597 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 15,792 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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WA14 VMC is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WA14 VMC, 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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WA14 VMC is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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