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YK14 VUL

2014 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK14 VUL
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 49,818 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 45,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 45,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 41,103 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 37,147 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 34,033 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 34,028 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 30,629 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 27,832 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 16,247 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 5,337 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 5,094 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 VUL is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Red 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 VUL, 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 VUL registered?

YK14 VUL is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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