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BV14 KMU

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,717 mi
Last recorded78,717 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV14 KMU
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,717 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 78,717 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,196 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 65,196 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 57,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,307 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2019 35,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 23,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,880 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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BV14 KMU is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV14 KMU, 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 BV14 KMU registered?

BV14 KMU is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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