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YC14 LCX

2014 Mazda 3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 LCX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 69,783 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 69,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,387 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 64,338 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 58,829 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 52,554 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 46,393 miles

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

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 46,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,advise (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 41,661 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin os and ns (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 35,776 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))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,308 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 215/45/ZR18 93W (4.1.E.1)

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2017 21,772 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 LCX is a 2014 Mazda 3 in White 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 YC14 LCX, 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 YC14 LCX registered?

YC14 LCX is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 9 April 2014.

Is YC14 LCX safe to buy?

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