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J22 MGS

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,542 mi
Last recorded63,542 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 MGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 63,542 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 59,562 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 59,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,133 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,732 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 51,579 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,064 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 44,727 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,962 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 37,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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J22 MGS is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J22 MGS, 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 J22 MGS registered?

J22 MGS is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2014.

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The MOT history for J22 MGS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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