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SJ14 XLM

2014 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,123 mi
Last recorded80,123 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 XLM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,123 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 80,123 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 75,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 75,593 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 70,498 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 70,498 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 65,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 58,340 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 55,938 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Sep 2021 55,938 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2019 48,334 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 48,334 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 40,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 33,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 29,570 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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SJ14 XLM is a 2014 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SJ14 XLM, 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 SJ14 XLM registered?

SJ14 XLM is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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