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YD14 LPK

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,287 mi
Last recorded87,287 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD14 LPK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 87,287 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Both front tyres perishing between treads

Both rear coil springs corroding

Both rear coil springs lower seats corroding

Both rear suspension trailing arms corroding

Front sub-frame corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Offside front suspension arm corroding

Offside rear lower suspension arm corroding

Rear sub-frame corroding

Rear underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2025 87,287 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Both front tyres perishing between treads

Both rear coil springs corroding

Both rear coil springs lower seats corroding

Both rear suspension trailing arms corroding

Front sub-frame corroding

Nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating

Nearside rear shock absorber slightly damp

Offside front suspension arm corroding

Offside rear lower suspension arm corroding

Rear sub-frame corroding

Rear underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2024 80,838 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 76,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 68,882 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 61,232 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 61,231 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 57,929 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 57,929 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 50,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 43,035 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,907 miles

engine covers/under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,247 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 26,247 miles

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

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 LPK is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPK, 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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YD14 LPK is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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