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KV14 ZBF

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,909 mi
Last recorded43,909 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV14 ZBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 43,909 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 32,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 26,162 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 24,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 22,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 21,369 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 19,981 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 18,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 18,118 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 15,248 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 13,701 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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KV14 ZBF is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 KV14 ZBF, 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 KV14 ZBF registered?

KV14 ZBF is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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