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YF64 AVE

2014 Mazda 3

Grey Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF64 AVE
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 156,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle system malfunction warning on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2026 156,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front/rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle system malfunction warning on dash

Fail 27 Mar 2026 156,561 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Vehicle system malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 149,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 149,486 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 141,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 132,093 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

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

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Underside wet when tested

Pass 29 Mar 2022 122,816 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 122,816 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 114,455 miles

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 31 Oct 2019 105,775 miles

Central Front camera turn,d off pre test

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat removed pre test

Offside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2019 105,775 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front camera turn,d off pre test

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear child seat removed pre test

Offside Front Lower parking permit in swept area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2018 93,463 miles

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Plastic covers over outer sills

Plastic engine covers and undertrays fitted

Small stonechips in screen

Pass 4 Nov 2017 71,712 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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YF64 AVE is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YF64 AVE, 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 YF64 AVE registered?

YF64 AVE is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 November 2014.

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