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FJ14 VCL

2014 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,764 mi
Last recorded113,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ14 VCL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 113,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 110,672 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2025 110,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 107,091 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2023 103,411 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 103,409 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 osf / nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,999 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 102,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2022 96,538 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,791 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished and worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 76,002 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2019 76,002 miles

Headlamp aim too low both ns and os (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2018 61,039 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 60,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 42,729 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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FJ14 VCL is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,037 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ14 VCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ14 VCL is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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