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HG14 OCU

2014 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,125 mi
Last recorded93,125 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG14 OCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 93,125 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 93,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,693 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 84,927 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 84,893 miles

Emissions unable to be completed basic emissions test failed on co reading at idle, due to engine misfire evident and management lamp illuminated full test was not carried out (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 80,764 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,790 miles

offside rear bumper has minor damage

offside rear lens has minor damage

Pass 10 Feb 2021 66,106 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 49,794 miles

Front brake pads, worn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 41,189 miles

both front tyres, starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 26 Jul 2017 30,856 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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HG14 OCU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc 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 HG14 OCU, 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 HG14 OCU registered?

HG14 OCU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2014.

Is HG14 OCU safe to buy?

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