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J10 HPC

2014 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,909 mi
Last recorded128,909 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 HPC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 128,909 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 128,909 miles

Central Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 126,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 124,312 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 119,373 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 119,373 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 118,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 111,598 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 111,593 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 109,559 miles

soon want brake pads all round

Pass 11 Jul 2019 105,112 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 98,147 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 149,680 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 138,115 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,587 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,587 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 132,018 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 132,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J10 HPC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J10 HPC, 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 J10 HPC registered?

J10 HPC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 2014.

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