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BP14 BYU

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP14 BYU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 119,125 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 109,345 miles

Nearside sill badly damaged

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,345 miles

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

Nearside sill badly damaged

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 22 Jun 2023 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 76,949 miles

n/s sill badly damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2020 75,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill damaged

requires new rear wiper blade

Fail 27 Jun 2020 75,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r outer sill damaged

requires new rear wiper blade

Pass 24 Jun 2019 68,340 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2019 68,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2018 58,724 miles

rear seat and belts not tested inacessible

Fail 30 Jun 2018 58,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear seat and belts not tested inacessible

Pass 13 Jun 2017 50,339 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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BP14 BYU is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 BP14 BYU, 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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BP14 BYU is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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