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L12 KCW

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,701 mi
Last recorded26,701 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 KCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 26,701 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 25,348 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 24,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and very age cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 22,690 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 22,682 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 20,960 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The all 4 tyres perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 18,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 16,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/F and N/S/R slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 15,084 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 12,885 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 10,857 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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L12 KCW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 L12 KCW, 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 L12 KCW registered?

L12 KCW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 June 2014.

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