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BT14 BZY

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,244 mi
Last recorded76,244 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT14 BZY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 76,244 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 76,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 68,389 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damage

Pass 17 Nov 2023 60,468 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 47,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear light lens damaged - taped over

Fail 25 May 2022 47,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged - taped over

Pass 3 Jun 2021 38,322 miles

Lower under tray fitted

Fail 31 May 2021 38,322 miles

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

Lower under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2020 33,354 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 27,036 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,143 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 17,531 miles

undertrays 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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BT14 BZY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT14 BZY registered?

BT14 BZY is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 June 2014.

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