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SR14 BUE

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR14 BUE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 74,640 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 71,781 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 66,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

sump pan corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2022 66,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion on underside

sump pan corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 56,292 miles

general corrosion on underside

sump pan corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 56,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general corrosion on underside

sump pan corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 45,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 45,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,637 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 35,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

NSF WHEEL VALVE DAMAGED/WORN

NSF WIPER SMEARING SCREEN

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

REAR UNDERBODY HEATSHIELD INSECURE BUT NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 21,347 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SR14 BUE is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR14 BUE, 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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SR14 BUE is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 July 2014.

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