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BK14 LZU

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,411 mi
Last recorded24,411 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK14 LZU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 24,411 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 20,291 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 19,260 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 19,260 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 18,227 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 17,277 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 17,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 15,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 15,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 14,861 miles

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides split around sidewall close to rim new req soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has side wall damage / cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split around sidewall close to rim new req soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trays & covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2019 13,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 11,071 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall slight damage

Pass 2 Jun 2017 9,136 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

both wiper blades splitting

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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BK14 LZU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK14 LZU, 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 BK14 LZU registered?

BK14 LZU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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The MOT history for BK14 LZU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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