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CAZ 350

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,325 mi
Last recorded81,325 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAZ 350
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 81,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 81,189 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 28,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 80,058 miles

both front suspension gaiters torn

near side front brake back plate corroded

off side rear brake back plate missing

slight leak front exhaust

Pass 1 Jul 2024 27,560 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 74,443 miles

gaiters torn on both front shock absorbers

slight exhaust leak front and rear

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,028 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 71,415 miles

Central support bar corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 71,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe brace bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central support bar corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, 205/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 21,423 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 68,669 miles

Central gearbox support corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 68,668 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central gearbox support corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2021 14,827 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 14,827 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits did not pass emmissions (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 62,948 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached already detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear donut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 13 Jan 2020 55,058 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,065 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,121 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 23,561 miles

O/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge.

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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CAZ 350 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CAZ 350, 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 CAZ 350 registered?

CAZ 350 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 March 2014.

Is CAZ 350 safe to buy?

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