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LG14 UMU

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,909 mi
Last recorded9,909 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG14 UMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 9,909 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 May 2026 9,904 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Water Damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2025 9,625 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 9,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 9,401 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 9,068 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 8,398 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front washer jet blocked but the offside front washer jet . provide enough fluid for the wipers to clear the windscreen

Pass 9 Mar 2021 7,714 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 6,518 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 5,502 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 4,287 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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LG14 UMU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 LG14 UMU, 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 LG14 UMU registered?

LG14 UMU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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