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C18 WUG

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 WUG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,530 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses pitted and poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 67,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 66,717 miles

Rear subframe front support bars corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 60,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 60,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 53,406 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 48,530 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 48,530 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 38,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 30,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 23,353 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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C18 WUG is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C18 WUG, 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 C18 WUG registered?

C18 WUG is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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