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AR12 MJR

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,393 mi
Last recorded54,393 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR12 MJR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,393 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 54,393 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 51,628 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,822 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2022 44,831 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 43,083 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 40,516 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 38,569 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 34,916 miles

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 15 Aug 2017 28,642 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Wipers split on ends

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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AR12 MJR 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 AR12 MJR, 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 AR12 MJR registered?

AR12 MJR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 2014.

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