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DG14 RFF

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,963 mi
Last recorded41,963 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG14 RFF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 41,963 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,196 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 34,922 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 31,812 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 28,394 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,247 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 23,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 21,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 21,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 20,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 20,126 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 18,868 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 18,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DG14 RFF is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG14 RFF, 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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DG14 RFF is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 March 2014.

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