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YC14 KBJ

2014 Mazda 3

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,962 mi
Last recorded111,962 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 KBJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 111,962 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 104,013 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2024 104,013 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 103,645 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Crack bigger than 40mm in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 72,062 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 67,950 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 59,367 miles

rear tyres getting low and starting to flat spot

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2020 54,724 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 54,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,030 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 36,408 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 36,407 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,492 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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YC14 KBJ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC14 KBJ, 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 YC14 KBJ registered?

YC14 KBJ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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