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R40 LLO

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,519 mi
Last recorded17,519 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 LLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 17,519 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 16,749 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 15,907 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 15,211 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 15,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 14,029 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 13,307 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 12,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 11,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017 10,194 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 10,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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R40 LLO 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 81.8%.

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 R40 LLO, 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 R40 LLO registered?

R40 LLO is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 2014.

Is R40 LLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R40 LLO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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