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SM14 ZYU

2014 Mazda 2

White Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,610 mi
Last recorded99,610 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 ZYU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 99,610 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 99,610 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,136 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,903 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,903 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 83,831 miles

Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,635 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 70,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 62,765 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2018 35,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 31,431 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 ZYU is a 2014 Mazda 2 in White with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM14 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

SM14 ZYU is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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