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CH09 LAK

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,909 mi
Last recorded92,909 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH09 LAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,909 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 91,595 miles

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle cross brace under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and diff.

Fail 8 Jul 2025 91,594 miles

Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both rear subframe brace bars. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle cross brace under car. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to rear subframe and diff.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 88,470 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 63,357 miles

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

front and rear brake pads 3mm approximately

Pass 4 Sep 2020 58,251 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 58,251 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 49,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 37,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 25,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CH09 LAK is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CH09 LAK, 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 CH09 LAK registered?

CH09 LAK is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 September 2014.

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