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AU14 VXR

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,479 mi
Last recorded105,479 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU14 VXR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 105,479 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 93,129 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 92,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 84,731 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 84,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 May 2023 76,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 68,894 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 60,310 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 53,218 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 33,873 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 21,201 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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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AU14 VXR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU14 VXR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU14 VXR registered?

AU14 VXR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 2014.

Is AU14 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU14 VXR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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