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L7 MAB

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,109 mi
Last recorded89,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 MAB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 89,109 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,519 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 56,224 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 49,174 miles

Front pads starting to wear thin

Nearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar drop link

Offside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner tread edge

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

Pass 8 May 2019 37,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 29,976 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 22,607 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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L7 MAB is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 L7 MAB, 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 L7 MAB registered?

L7 MAB is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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