2014 Mazda 3 2.0L Petrol · YP14 XLJ
2014 Mazda 3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2014. Recorded mileage 98,110 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 3
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,110 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP14 XLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 98,110 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
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YP14 XLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Mazda 3 (YP14 XLJ) between November 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)”.
YP14 XLJ Mileage History
- 24/11/202386,073 mi
- 20/12/202490,920 mi+4,847 mi
- 07/01/202591,123 mi+203 mi
- 17/04/202698,106 mi+6,983 mi
- 20/04/202698,110 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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