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LJ14 YEL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,456 mi
Last recorded36,456 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ14 YEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 36,456 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 32,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 29,831 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 May 2024 29,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Dec 2023 29,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 28,249 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 24,461 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 20,392 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 17,112 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 17,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 12,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 6,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 6,189 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LJ14 YEL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LJ14 YEL, 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 LJ14 YEL registered?

LJ14 YEL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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The MOT history for LJ14 YEL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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