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SH14 ZPL

2014 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,983 mi
Last recorded112,983 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 ZPL
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 112,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 92,516 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 92,516 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (195/45R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (195/45R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded lightly (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 67,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,152 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 58,150 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 51,329 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 42,466 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,553 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 34,553 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 23,575 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 11,270 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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SH14 ZPL is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,037 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 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH14 ZPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH14 ZPL registered?

SH14 ZPL is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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