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SL14 BDX

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,836 mi
Last recorded42,836 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL14 BDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 42,836 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 42,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 40,829 miles

Front BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING AIM REQUIREMENTS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADES SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (i))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Oct 2023 38,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 36,436 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 34,179 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 34,176 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 32,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 18,587 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 18,411 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 13,598 miles

Offside Rear brake disc badly corroded

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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SL14 BDX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL14 BDX, 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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SL14 BDX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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