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ALP 72

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,389 mi
Last recorded36,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALP 72
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,389 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 34,958 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 34,356 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 34,356 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 34,356 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 33,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 32,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 31,161 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 23,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre start wearing low on inner edge.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 9,345 miles

under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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ALP 72 is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALP 72, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ALP 72?

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What year was ALP 72 registered?

ALP 72 is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2014.

Is ALP 72 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALP 72 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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