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M14 PHS

2023 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,547 mi
Last recorded19,547 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2023 Mazda MX-511,281 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM14 PHS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2023
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 19,547 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 57,587 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 55,565 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 54,419 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 52,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 48,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,463 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 46,463 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 44,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,176 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,575 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 39,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (2.4.G.1)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,937 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 32,088 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,250 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,556 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 17,014 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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M14 PHS is a 2023 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2023 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.6% with a typical mileage of 11,281 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 M14 PHS, 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 3 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M14 PHS registered?

M14 PHS is a 2023 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2023.

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