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WK14 MLZ

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,379 mi
Last recorded82,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK14 MLZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 82,379 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 82,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn 1.6-2-2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3-3-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 2-3-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 76,998 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2025 76,917 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 69,933 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 69,933 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 65,170 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 65,168 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (bald inner ) 205/60-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 60,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished. 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear corrroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,814 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,855 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 43,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 23,314 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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WK14 MLZ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WK14 MLZ, 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 WK14 MLZ registered?

WK14 MLZ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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