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BT14 BZP

2014 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 BZP
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 126,574 miles

*GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO FRONT SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LONG TRAVEL*

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *(215/45/18 93W)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *TYRE CRACKING/PERISHING (215/45/18 93W)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement *WISHBONE REAR BUSH* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 122,433 miles

*GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *BOTH FRONT RIGID PIPES* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *(215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS SEVERAL CUTS (215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *BOTH REAR RIGID PIPES* (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 122,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords *(215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords *(215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

*GENERAL CORROSION ON FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

*GENERAL CORROSION ON REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS*

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *BOTH FRONT RIGID PIPES* (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged *TYRE HAS MINOR OUTER SIDEWALL DAMAGE (215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *(215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *TYRE HAS SEVERAL CUTS (215/45/18 93Y)* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material *BOTH REAR RIGID PIPES* (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 106,985 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 106,981 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x yellow 1x purple (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 102,530 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 102,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45zr18 93y tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer shoulders

slight binding nearside rear wheel

Pass 8 Aug 2020 96,004 miles

nearside and offside front windscreen wipers poor

nearside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall 215/45/18 93y xl

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 90,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also sidewall damage 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,272 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 64,534 miles

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 64,534 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front inner brake pads appear low.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BT14 BZP is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT14 BZP, 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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BT14 BZP is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 July 2014.

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