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FJ14 VBT

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,212 mi
Last recorded33,212 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 VBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 33,212 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R subframe support arms heavily rusted

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 30,123 miles

Both rear support bars/arms corroded/rusty

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable - Too close to inner sidewall - Marked - 205/50/ZR16 87W ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 30,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Pads worn to squeal indicator - 85-90% - OSF Inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both rear support bars/arms corroded/rusty

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs heavily corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable - Too close to inner sidewall - Marked - 205/50/ZR16 87W ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at the edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade split at the edge (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded/pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 27,636 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 25,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - Inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 65% Approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 25,608 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - Inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn 65% Approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 22,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 19,270 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,076 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 15,156 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 11,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 7,202 miles

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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FJ14 VBT is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc 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 FJ14 VBT, 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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FJ14 VBT is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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