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M5 KPA

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,617 mi
Last recorded35,617 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 KPA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 35,617 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 34,187 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 33,849 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Very slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Vert slight (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 29,474 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 29,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 24,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 24,480 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 19,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 13,805 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 12,254 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 12,246 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

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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M5 KPA is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M5 KPA, 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 M5 KPA registered?

M5 KPA is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 2014.

Is M5 KPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M5 KPA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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