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FG14 WBY

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,326 mi
Last recorded89,326 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG14 WBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,232 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear both rear tyres wearing low on tread / becoming cracked / perished / starting to crack on tyre side walls dot code 2916 - 2316 / strong advise to replace 205 / 45 / 17

signs of vehicle been stood for some time

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places / items

Fail 30 Jul 2024 89,230 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear brakes fluctuating / rear brake discs corroded on braking surface (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively w/blades not clearing screen 18'' x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

Rear both rear tyres wearing low on tread / becoming cracked / perished / starting to crack on tyre side walls dot code 2916 - 2316 / strong advise to replace 205 / 45 / 17

signs of vehicle been stood for some time

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming advanced in places / items

Pass 14 Aug 2023 89,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 88,649 miles

Front wipers split slightly & smear

Nearside & offside front tyres worn inner edge & out of shape

Nearside rear tyre splits & cuts outer sidewall

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,776 miles

Front & rear brake discs worn and corroded slightly

Rear tyres worn slightly

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2019 86,327 miles

Both side front and both side rear tyres slightly out of shape

Both side rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on edge

Pass 25 May 2018 82,568 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly pitted . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 66,650 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 66,650 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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FG14 WBY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FG14 WBY, 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 FG14 WBY registered?

FG14 WBY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 2014.

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