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YP14 XLJ

2014 Mazda 3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,110 mi
Last recorded98,110 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 352,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP14 XLJ
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,110 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 98,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 91,123 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 90,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 77,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 67,575 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 May 2019 49,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

service light is on

Fail 13 May 2019 49,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 May 2018 41,008 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 41,008 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 33,492 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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YP14 XLJ is a 2014 Mazda 3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XLJ, 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 YP14 XLJ registered?

YP14 XLJ is a 2014 Mazda 3, first registered on 29 May 2014.

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