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S31 MSO

2014 Mazda MX-5

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 MSO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 128,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 113,957 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 105,332 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,331 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 89,803 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 89,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 79,240 miles

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 3 Sep 2019 71,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 51,665 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 35,247 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 35,247 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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S31 MSO is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel 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 S31 MSO, 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 S31 MSO registered?

S31 MSO is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2014.

Is S31 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S31 MSO 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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