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SW14 FAU

2014 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,891 mi
Last recorded52,891 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 FAU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 52,891 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 50,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 49,188 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam surface corrosion &c..

Pass 8 Feb 2023 41,901 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 41,901 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,562 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 33,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear tyre treads cracked and worn on edges

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2020 31,174 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 31,142 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 23,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 19,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,237 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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SW14 FAU is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Grey with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW14 FAU, 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 SW14 FAU registered?

SW14 FAU is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 April 2014.

Is SW14 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 FAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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