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AV14 VLM

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 VLM
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 120,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 108,033 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 108,031 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2023 94,236 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 80,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,611 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 55,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower effort compared too offside ,foot and handbrake . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm bushes perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper starting too smear .

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm bushes perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 42,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,100 miles

engine cover fitted can not check for leaks

under body trims fitted can not check for corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 12,559 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER BODY TRIMS FITTED

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 VLM is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV14 VLM, 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 AV14 VLM registered?

AV14 VLM is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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