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J12 JUH

2014 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests36 (28 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,597 mi
Last recorded54,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 JUH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

28 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 54,597 miles
Pass 15 May 2026 40,123 miles

both rear outer wheel arches corroded non-prescribed areas

Pass 5 Nov 2025 53,217 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 39,805 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Fail 29 May 2025 39,805 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2024 48,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 38,672 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 38,585 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 43,949 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 37,845 miles

all tyres cracked and perished on outer edges

surface corrosion to front and rear subframes

Pass 17 Oct 2022 38,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 38,704 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2022 36,394 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 36,832 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 36,049 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 36,037 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of sill inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced back of sill inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear floor to sill lip holed and corroded right by drain hole. strong advise needs attending to.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 34,492 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 31,373 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 31,373 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,492 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 33,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 23,735 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 30,092 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 15,773 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 13,642 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,700 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,010 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 24,010 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2014 21,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 15,155 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,998 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 10,333 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 10,333 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 8,197 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 6,040 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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J12 JUH is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J12 JUH, 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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J12 JUH is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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