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OY14 XAU

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

36,990 mi
Last recorded36,990 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY14 XAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 36,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 36,990 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 36,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 35,911 miles

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 34,905 miles

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,456 miles

Rear subframe support brackets corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2021 31,349 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes and ball joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 29,384 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in bushes and ball joints on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,842 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 10,192 miles

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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OY14 XAU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 OY14 XAU, 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 OY14 XAU registered?

OY14 XAU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2014.

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