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S222 SNY

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,529 mi
Last recorded140,529 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS222 SNY
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 140,529 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 140,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2025 131,735 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 131,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 119,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 105,677 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 93,433 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,563 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,176 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 50,292 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 33,630 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 33,630 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 17,761 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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S222 SNY is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S222 SNY, 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 S222 SNY registered?

S222 SNY is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 3 March 2014.

Is S222 SNY safe to buy?

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