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YC14 ORZ

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,569 mi
Last recorded70,569 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 ORZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 70,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 62,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 55,432 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,394 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 50,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 44,877 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 44,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 39,551 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 32,943 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 26,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,117 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 ORZ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ORZ, 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 ORZ registered?

YC14 ORZ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 21 June 2014.

Is YC14 ORZ safe to buy?

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