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J77 BOD

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,273 mi
Last recorded88,273 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 BOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,273 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between the tread, wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and starting to split - nail in tyre - recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 84,957 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 80,878 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,238 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 76,238 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 72,780 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 72,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 68,657 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 68,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 63,669 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 63,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,740 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 51,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 36,895 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 23,144 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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J77 BOD is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J77 BOD, 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 J77 BOD registered?

J77 BOD is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 2014.

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