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SM14 XBU

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,576 mi
Last recorded110,576 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 XBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 110,576 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 110,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 103,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2024 98,254 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 98,221 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 93,472 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 80,041 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,050 miles

Front discs inner faces slightly pitted/corroded

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,231 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 32,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 21,116 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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SM14 XBU is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM14 XBU, 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 SM14 XBU registered?

SM14 XBU is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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