2014 Mazda 3 · 28,289 MOT tests
2014 Mazda 3 reliability
2014 Mazda 3s fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 3 years (28,289 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- 26.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 2% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 66,521
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 28,289
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 13% of tests fail here (66% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 3
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13%
- Brakes7.5%
- Tyres5.7%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Steering0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.01%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.27%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.65%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.3%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 1.28%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.81%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.34%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (8.33%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda 3 reliable?
2014 Mazda 3s fail 26.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 18 3 years (28,289 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda 3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda 3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda 3 shows 66,521 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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