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N251 FKW

2014 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

165,454 mi
Last recorded165,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN251 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 165,454 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 165,169 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 165,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 164,759 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 164,218 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 162,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,018 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 160,095 miles

slight condensation in both front indicators

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2016 158,122 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 157,877 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 146,451 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 146,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 145,961 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under tray damaged.

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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N251 FKW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 N251 FKW, 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 N251 FKW registered?

N251 FKW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is N251 FKW safe to buy?

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