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AX14 CHG

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,064 mi
Last recorded96,064 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX14 CHG
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 96,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 87,897 miles

offside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,178 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 77,155 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 67,193 miles

Front tyres deteriorated and worn on inner edges

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 31 Aug 2022 67,193 miles

Front tyres deteriorated and worn on inner edges

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2021 63,036 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 58,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

damage to nsr and nsf bumpers

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,631 miles

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 16 Aug 2018 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AX14 CHG is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red 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 AX14 CHG, 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 AX14 CHG registered?

AX14 CHG is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 26 August 2014.

Is AX14 CHG safe to buy?

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