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AY14 YOW

2014 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,998 mi
Last recorded19,998 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY14 YOW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 19,998 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim of alloy wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area of tyre wearing bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 19,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 19,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 19,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 18,653 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread areas worn on offside and nearside tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished and cracked in tread areas of tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 14,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 11,017 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 10,442 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 9,904 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 9,441 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 7,894 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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AY14 YOW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AY14 YOW, 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 AY14 YOW registered?

AY14 YOW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 2014.

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