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LX14 ZVL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX14 ZVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 78,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 75,124 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 75,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 65,593 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn approximately 60/70% both sides inner pads may be worn thinner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2022 57,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 52,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing close to safe limit inner pads may be worn thinner strong advise change asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,785 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,346 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 35,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,072 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 7,575 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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LX14 ZVL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LX14 ZVL, 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 LX14 ZVL registered?

LX14 ZVL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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