CarVerify

Free Car Check

YP14 VNR

2014 Mazda 3

Black Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,131 mi
Last recorded108,131 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 VNR
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 108,131 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 88,923 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 side walls perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 78,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 70,092 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 65,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,404 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 59,404 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 May 2018 43,398 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 43,398 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 May 2017 33,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre tread getting low

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
Full Mazda 3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YP14 VNR is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VNR, 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

How do I check the history of YP14 VNR?

You can check the full history of YP14 VNR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YP14 VNR registered?

YP14 VNR is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 16 May 2014.

Is YP14 VNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP14 VNR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YP14 VNR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YP14 VNR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.