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YC14 YAW

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,276 mi
Last recorded51,276 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 51,276 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,036 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 42,036 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 38,624 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 31,856 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 May 2019 25,878 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 20,085 miles

tyres cracking in tread

under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 14,856 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 YAW is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YAW, 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 YAW registered?

YC14 YAW is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 8 July 2014.

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