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SD14 HBC

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,248 mi
Last recorded46,248 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD14 HBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 46,248 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 46,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brakes. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 42,790 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 41,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 36,814 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 35,818 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 31,500 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 21,412 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 20,253 miles

front number plate damaged

front wipers split

Pass 11 Apr 2017 12,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre 2x punctures, 1 close to edge 205/50/16

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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SD14 HBC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 SD14 HBC, 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 SD14 HBC registered?

SD14 HBC is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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