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YG14 YCS

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,559 mi
Last recorded68,559 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG14 YCS
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 68,559 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 68,557 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 61,483 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 54,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 46,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,479 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 41,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,065 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 32,914 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 27,302 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener, poppy ()

Nearside Rear CHILD SEAT removed pre test

Offside Front Upper sticker in swept area

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 21,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres cracking (OUTER SIDE WALL)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,441 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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YG14 YCS is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YG14 YCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG14 YCS registered?

YG14 YCS is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is YG14 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG14 YCS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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