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AL05 SLH

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL05 SLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 52,037 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 44,457 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 40,618 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 36,358 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 33,348 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 33,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 29,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 24,607 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 17,739 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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AL05 SLH is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 28,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL05 SLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AL05 SLH registered?

AL05 SLH is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is AL05 SLH safe to buy?

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