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AV14 FVS

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,169 mi
Last recorded57,169 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV14 FVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,169 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 57,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 56,657 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn edges and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 56,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres worn edges and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 55,473 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower wishbone rear bush badly split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush split/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has 3 cuts on outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and suspension set up corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,152 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 54,152 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 52,267 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 52,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage ball joint dry and creaking

Pass 4 Jul 2020 46,527 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 46,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords low on tread and bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 38,858 miles

Both front and Offside rear tyres worn edges

Pass 24 May 2018 31,603 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 31,603 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces badly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 23,962 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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AV14 FVS is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AV14 FVS, 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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AV14 FVS is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 May 2014.

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