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LIG 3158

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

23,155 mi
Last recorded23,155 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIG 3158
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 23,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 19,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 18,415 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 18,415 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 16,498 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 15,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut, no cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 14,449 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 14,449 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ball joint detached from linkage (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 13,437 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut, not down to/exposing cords

Fail 5 Sep 2019 13,437 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake readings slight fluctuation on roller brake test

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

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut, not down to/exposing cords

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

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

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

Rear brake discs faces slight pitting

Pass 14 Aug 2018 12,496 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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LIG 3158 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LIG 3158, 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 LIG 3158 registered?

LIG 3158 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 2014.

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