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YC14 LFL

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,092 mi
Last recorded82,092 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 LFL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 82,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and uneven on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 71,393 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 60,341 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 38,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 29,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 23,507 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 23,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 15,128 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 14,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,612 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 LFL is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LFL, 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 LFL registered?

YC14 LFL is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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