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D3 PHM

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,929 mi
Last recorded79,929 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 PHM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 79,929 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,995 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 74,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 59,446 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn close to limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 48,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,703 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2019 45,017 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 45,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to tyre exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,033 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

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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D3 PHM is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D3 PHM, 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 D3 PHM registered?

D3 PHM is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2014.

Is D3 PHM safe to buy?

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