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OV14 NKX

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 NKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 51,470 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,662 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,662 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 48,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 47,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 46,475 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 45,923 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 45,244 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 45,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 43,843 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 43,843 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 40,759 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin

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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OV14 NKX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV14 NKX, 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 OV14 NKX registered?

OV14 NKX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 May 2014.

Is OV14 NKX safe to buy?

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