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M538 XKU

2014 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,046 mi
Last recorded152,046 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM538 XKU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 152,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 150,094 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 148,525 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 146,993 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 1 May 2023 146,958 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2022 145,132 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 144,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 140,970 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 140,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 139,209 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 132,915 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 122,169 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 115,745 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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M538 XKU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M538 XKU, 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 M538 XKU registered?

M538 XKU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2014.

Is M538 XKU safe to buy?

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