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SR14 MVX

2014 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,261 mi
Last recorded47,261 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR14 MVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 47,261 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 40,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 38,322 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,219 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe has suface rust

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2023 38,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front subframe has suface rust

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2022 33,766 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 33,689 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 33,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 32,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,986 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Wipers smearing screen, brake fluid discoloured, all tyres cracked along tread

Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,618 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 28,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded and breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner faces corroded and breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play creaking advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play creaking advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 24,507 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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SR14 MVX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SR14 MVX, 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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What year was SR14 MVX registered?

SR14 MVX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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