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YL14 HXC

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL14 HXC
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 85,200 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 85,200 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,595 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 54,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER AND PARKING PERMIT IN SWEPT AREA

Fail 12 Jul 2021 54,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER AND PARKING PERMIT IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 23 Jul 2020 48,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower TAX DISC HOLDER AND PARKING PERMIT IN SWEPT AREA

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tax disc holder in swept area

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 39,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Tax disc holder in swept area

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 30,359 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear DOG CAGE straps removed pre mot to gain access to rear SEAT BELTS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 24,529 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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YL14 HXC is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL14 HXC, 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 YL14 HXC registered?

YL14 HXC is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 11 July 2014.

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