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BF14 EXL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

23,660 mi
Last recorded23,660 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF14 EXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 23,660 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 22,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 21,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 19,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 19,406 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 12,750 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 12,750 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 7,327 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 7,324 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 6,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 5,850 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 4,853 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted at time of test.

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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BF14 EXL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF14 EXL, 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 BF14 EXL registered?

BF14 EXL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is BF14 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF14 EXL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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