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YD14 LPC

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,942 mi
Last recorded118,942 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 LPC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 118,942 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 27 Feb 2025 110,963 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2024 99,275 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2024 99,275 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 87,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light displayed

Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light displayed

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,876 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 63,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Feb 2021 63,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 56,316 miles

Handbrake travel

Service lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2019 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2019 47,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2018 39,024 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 30,738 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Fail 25 Feb 2017 30,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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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YD14 LPC is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YD14 LPC, 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 YD14 LPC registered?

YD14 LPC is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is YD14 LPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD14 LPC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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