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BU64 VLE

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,745 mi
Last recorded125,745 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU64 VLE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 125,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 111,262 miles

Vehicle Fitted With Undertrays

Pass 4 Aug 2023 97,364 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 77,797 miles

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

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

protective covers blocking view of several components

Fail 11 Aug 2021 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

handbrake has a long travel

protective covers blocking view of several components

Pass 10 Sep 2020 69,483 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2019 59,842 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 50,397 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 41,839 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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BU64 VLE is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU64 VLE, 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 BU64 VLE registered?

BU64 VLE is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 September 2014.

Is BU64 VLE safe to buy?

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