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EW02 FUN

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,439 mi
Last recorded21,439 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW02 FUN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 21,439 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 21,439 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 19,596 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Aug 2024 19,596 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Aug 2023 17,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2022 16,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,137 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 16,137 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 15,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R17W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 15,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 15,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 14,542 miles

Tyres perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,942 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 13,942 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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EW02 FUN is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EW02 FUN, 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 EW02 FUN registered?

EW02 FUN is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

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The MOT history for EW02 FUN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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