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YC14 OSD

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,351 mi
Last recorded102,351 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 OSD
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,351 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 94,193 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 86,785 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 78,410 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,108 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 64,630 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,472 miles

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Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,352 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 56,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 45,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8mm damage in zona "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 38,939 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 28,194 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 OSD is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

YC14 OSD is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 June 2014.

Is YC14 OSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC14 OSD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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