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M50 BBR

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,146 mi
Last recorded40,146 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 BBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres signs of rubbing but not at time of test

Fail 9 Apr 2026 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres signs of rubbing but not at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2025 34,997 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 28,715 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 23,171 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 15,312 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 15,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 8,984 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 8,433 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 8,089 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 6,394 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 5,918 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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M50 BBR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 M50 BBR, 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 M50 BBR registered?

M50 BBR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 2014.

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