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SP14 ZRA

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

68,540 mi
Last recorded68,540 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP14 ZRA
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 68,540 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,574 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 59,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,119 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 41,057 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 41,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,530 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 32,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 27,621 miles

Slight cracking between treads of both rear tyres

Fail 10 Jul 2020 27,621 miles

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

Slight cracking between treads of both rear tyres

Pass 17 Apr 2019 18,225 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 18,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 14,822 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 11,086 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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SP14 ZRA is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SP14 ZRA, 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 SP14 ZRA registered?

SP14 ZRA is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 24 March 2014.

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The MOT history for SP14 ZRA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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