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BA58 LYN

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,093 mi
Last recorded28,093 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA58 LYN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 28,093 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2026 28,093 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 27,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 25,658 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 23,423 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 23,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 19,587 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 18,487 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 15,227 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 14,264 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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BA58 LYN is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 BA58 LYN, 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 BA58 LYN registered?

BA58 LYN is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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