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BD14 UXB

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

37,765 mi
Last recorded37,765 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD14 UXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,765 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 37,765 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 34,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts/Damage to Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 31,772 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 31,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Completely Split Around Bead Seat Area and Badly Perished/Worn Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Starting to Split at Bead Seat and Worn/Cracking on Edge Treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 28,584 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 24,897 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,660 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 20,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jul 2018 15,655 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 12,734 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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BD14 UXB 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 BD14 UXB, 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 BD14 UXB registered?

BD14 UXB is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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