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SW14 UHE

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

54,300 mi
Last recorded54,300 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 UHE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 54,298 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 43,543 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 43,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2021 33,156 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 30,644 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 23,973 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 12,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 10,185 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four B/discs (3.5.1i)

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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SW14 UHE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SW14 UHE, 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 SW14 UHE registered?

SW14 UHE is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2014.

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