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KB03 DEC

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,147 mi
Last recorded56,147 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 DEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 56,147 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 56,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall split 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 50,003 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 46,591 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 43,294 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,746 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 34,631 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 32,252 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 32,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,830 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,585 miles

Front and rear tyres perished and split recommend replace

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 21,585 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear tyres perished and split recommend replace

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 16,817 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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KB03 DEC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KB03 DEC, 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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KB03 DEC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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