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SK61 MON

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

47,355 mi
Last recorded47,355 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 MON
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 47,355 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 47,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 44,969 miles

Rear both rear lower anti roll bar boots starting to crack

bars that join rear sub frame to body surface corrosion

oil slightly above max

Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,969 miles

Headlamp aim too low both head light aim low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear lower anti roll bar boots starting to crack

bars that join rear sub frame to body surface corrosion

oil slightly above max

Pass 8 Nov 2023 42,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM DIM. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 42,797 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements HAS A SCREW CAP FITTED CHANGING THE APPEARANCE OF A LETTER/NUMBER.. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements HAS A SCREW CAP FITTED CHANGING THE APPEARANCE OF A LETTER/NUMBER.. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output DIP BEAM DIM.. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PAD VERY LOW.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 40,596 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 37,911 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 37,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system on

Pass 29 Oct 2020 35,430 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 35,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2019 32,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 28,380 miles

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

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))

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres cracked and worn on edges

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers being fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,674 miles

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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SK61 MON is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK61 MON, 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 SK61 MON registered?

SK61 MON is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2014.

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