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BL14 NKF

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,422 mi
Last recorded72,422 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL14 NKF
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 72,422 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 63,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 56,859 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 49,721 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 49,721 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 42,433 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 35,647 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 35,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 28,661 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 22,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,330 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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BL14 NKF is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BL14 NKF, 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 BL14 NKF registered?

BL14 NKF is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 April 2014.

Is BL14 NKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL14 NKF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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