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SW04 MMW

2014 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,584 mi
Last recorded101,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 MMW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 101,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 98,533 miles

Nearside Rear corroded fuel pipe.

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

loose heat shield.

Fail 11 Jun 2025 98,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear corroded fuel pipe.

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

loose heat shield.

no oil in engine at time of test.

Pass 29 Mar 2024 94,697 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2023 85,949 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue front strip light fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear revolving light in rear window with text

Fail 23 Feb 2023 85,949 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour blue front strip light fitted (4.2.3 (a) (i))

rear revolving light in rear window with text

Pass 8 Mar 2022 78,358 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 78,368 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 68,565 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 - cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 68,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-45-16 - cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,638 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 64,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 46,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,402 miles

under trays fitted cant fully inspect

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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SW04 MMW is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SW04 MMW, 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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SW04 MMW is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 3 March 2014.

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