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FV14 ECE

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,285 mi
Last recorded70,285 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV14 ECE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 70,285 miles

Offside Rear cover damage

Pass 2 Nov 2024 61,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and rear wheel arch minor damage.

Fail 29 Oct 2024 61,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front and rear wheel arch minor damage.

Pass 24 Oct 2023 54,348 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 47,988 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 44,038 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 44,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front coil spring not sitting in lack position.

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,268 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 39,348 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 39,348 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 35,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 33,006 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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FV14 ECE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV14 ECE, 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 FV14 ECE registered?

FV14 ECE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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