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Y5 FWS

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,916 mi
Last recorded46,916 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 FWS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 46,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Advise all rear suspension arms corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 45,742 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 44,488 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 42,779 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 40,167 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 40,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs to flexi brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 36,111 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 29,459 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 24,762 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 19,928 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Fail 11 Aug 2017 19,928 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y5 FWS is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y5 FWS, 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 Y5 FWS registered?

Y5 FWS is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 24 July 2014.

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