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YJ14 TXZ

2014 Mazda 3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ14 TXZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,555 miles

TPMS Light on

Fail 4 Aug 2025 108,518 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 99,083 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 99,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 90,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1 mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 80,849 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 80,844 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 74,253 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge / cracked and perished close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge / cracked and perished close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 74,252 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge / cracked and perished close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge / cracked and perished close to wear bands (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel may need attention soon

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,813 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 66,812 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 54,792 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 54,792 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment excess travel (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 41,557 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 29,977 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 29,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ14 TXZ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YJ14 TXZ, 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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YJ14 TXZ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 20 May 2014.

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