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YC14 LFD

2014 Mazda 3

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,107 mi
Last recorded83,107 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 LFD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,244 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 72,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 May 2022 53,546 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2021 46,142 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 41,608 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 41,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 37,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 36,621 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,822 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 29,552 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 LFD is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel 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 YC14 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

YC14 LFD is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 May 2014.

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