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AV14 ULM

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 ULM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,347 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 93,347 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 84,117 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,934 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on screen but not adversely affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 73,001 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 73,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,710 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 64,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut in the tread exposing the inner cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wiper blades smear. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 57,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,466 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 40,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm & unevenly worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Numerous damages/chunks out to the outer tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 40,534 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides front wipers ripped / worn out. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides front disc brakes have a lip on the outer edges indicating wear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides front brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread @ 3 mm close to the legal limit of 1.6 mm & unevenly worn on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Numerous damages/chunks out to the outer tyre sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides rear brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 22,911 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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AV14 ULM is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AV14 ULM, 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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AV14 ULM is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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