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KAT 2P

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,088 mi
Last recorded50,088 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAT 2P
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 50,088 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 47,999 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 45,585 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 45,332 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 42,817 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 40,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 37,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 37,943 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 35,190 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 27,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 20,046 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 19,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KAT 2P is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KAT 2P, 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 KAT 2P registered?

KAT 2P is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2014.

Is KAT 2P safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAT 2P shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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