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MX05 TAG

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,066 mi
Last recorded17,066 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 TAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 17,066 miles

Subframes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2025 16,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 15,997 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 14,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,964 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 11,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 10,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 7,919 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 6,478 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,051 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 5,072 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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MX05 TAG 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 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MX05 TAG, 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 MX05 TAG registered?

MX05 TAG is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 2014.

Is MX05 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 TAG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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