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AS62 POW

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,792 mi
Last recorded52,792 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS62 POW
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 52,792 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear under sill and chassis corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 52,792 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear under sill and chassis corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 49,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 46,067 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 40,281 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Chunk from side wall but no cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various underside areas. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 34,011 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 34,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 27,792 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,942 miles

Covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,059 miles

all 4 tyres slight cracking

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 9,270 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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AS62 POW is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black 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 AS62 POW, 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 AS62 POW registered?

AS62 POW is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is AS62 POW safe to buy?

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