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Y7 AFW

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 AFW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 74,013 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 63,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,653 miles

both track rod ends have slight grease seepage

Pass 9 Jun 2023 48,924 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 44,778 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,952 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 36,188 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 32,178 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,967 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 23,004 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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Y7 AFW is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y7 AFW, 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 Y7 AFW registered?

Y7 AFW is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is Y7 AFW safe to buy?

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