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WA14 VMG

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,408 mi
Last recorded78,408 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA14 VMG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,408 miles
Fail 14 May 2026 78,408 miles

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

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 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 72,219 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 72,219 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,860 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 63,859 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,522 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 46,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 40,554 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 39,144 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,434 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 25,373 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 VMG is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMG, 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 VMG is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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