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K3 BTW

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

26,442 mi
Last recorded26,442 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 BTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 26,442 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ns + os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe supports corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 23,708 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns + os (5.3.2 (b))

rear subframe supports corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 20,645 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 20,645 miles

Central Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 18,399 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 16,366 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 15,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 13,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 10,956 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 9,123 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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K3 BTW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K3 BTW, 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 K3 BTW registered?

K3 BTW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 2014.

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