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Y66 ARL

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,292 mi
Last recorded128,292 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 ARL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 128,292 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 128,292 miles

Central Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 126,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,060 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 107,674 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,536 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 86,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 75,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look 90% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,931 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads look 90% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ?) CHANGE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 63,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,135 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 23,338 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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Y66 ARL is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel 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 Y66 ARL, 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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Y66 ARL is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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