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NYS 129

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,752 mi
Last recorded34,752 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYS 129
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 34,752 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 33,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 32,405 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 29,171 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 29,168 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 25,769 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 24,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 17,009 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 13,608 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 13,608 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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NYS 129 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 NYS 129, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NYS 129?

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What year was NYS 129 registered?

NYS 129 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

Is NYS 129 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NYS 129 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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