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YK14 TXL

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,535 mi
Last recorded98,535 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 TXL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 98,535 miles

Advise some general surface corrosion on the front underside of the vehicle which includes some subframe sections and suspension, advise some anti-corrosion treatment.

Front Upper Advise some heavy surface corrosion on the rear subframe which includes some suspension components. Advise som anti-corrosion treatment.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Advise some anti-corrosion treatment. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 92,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 84,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 84,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 76,456 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 76,454 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s + O/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s + O/s Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 68,154 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 60,830 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively O/s Front (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 57,505 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 52,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 44,844 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 34,275 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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YK14 TXL is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,496cc 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 YK14 TXL, 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 YK14 TXL registered?

YK14 TXL is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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