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SW14 OLC

2014 Mazda 2

Grey Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,724 mi
Last recorded94,724 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 94,724 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump porous sweat

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Jan 2025 94,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint at rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and wishbones (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine sump porous sweat

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2024 87,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 85,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 85,317 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,445 miles

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

Heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 27 Jun 2022 77,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Heatshield insecure

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2021 70,342 miles

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

Heat shield at fuel tank insecure

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2020 62,866 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 62,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 38,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked between tread

Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,831 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 24,831 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OLC 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 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 SW14 OLC, 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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SW14 OLC is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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