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Y3 RTX

2014 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,455 mi
Last recorded79,455 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 RTX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 79,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 67,942 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 55,082 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 55,082 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 42,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 40,815 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 39,139 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 37,258 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 32,613 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components From View

Pass 26 Feb 2018 28,454 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 28,454 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 23,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage (minor)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components from view

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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Y3 RTX is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White 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 Y3 RTX, 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 Y3 RTX registered?

Y3 RTX is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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