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YP14 VMZ

2014 Mazda 3

Black Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,789 mi
Last recorded125,789 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 VMZ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 125,789 miles

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

emission clean no reading

Fail 13 Aug 2025 125,789 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,032 miles

Front headlight washers leaking

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside headlight washer leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2023 101,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside headlight washer leaking

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 90,225 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both frond disks starting to corrode inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 84,000 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,292 miles

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

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,171 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))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 77,171 miles

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

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 30 Aug 2019 72,072 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 72,057 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 64,681 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,603 miles

both rear tyres out of shape and wearing thin

slight bind on r/h/r brake and also unable to see pad material

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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YP14 VMZ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YP14 VMZ, 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 YP14 VMZ registered?

YP14 VMZ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 7 August 2014.

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