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R8 MCE

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,039 mi
Last recorded20,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 MCE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 20,039 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 18,873 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 17,648 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 16,343 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 14,954 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 12,647 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 10,603 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 9,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 7,862 miles

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 3 Oct 2017 5,647 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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R8 MCE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R8 MCE, 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 R8 MCE registered?

R8 MCE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 2014.

Is R8 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 MCE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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