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RO14 MZL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,516 mi
Last recorded125,516 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO14 MZL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 125,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view the combined damage is on the edge of "Zone A" and is over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 125,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view the combined damage is on the edge of "Zone A" and is over 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 104,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 92,756 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 83,516 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 83,516 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 77,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 74,147 miles

front brake pads 60% worn approx

uneven wear to both front tyres)(offside ADVANCED

Pass 7 May 2019 63,547 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front brake discs inner faces scored

uneven wear to offside front tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 51,324 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,309 miles

rear brake discs corroded

some corrosion on front brake discs

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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RO14 MZL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 RO14 MZL, 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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RO14 MZL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 2014.

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