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SW14 VRM

2014 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,060 mi
Last recorded71,060 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 VRM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,060 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 63,513 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 63,501 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall damaged but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake travel on maximum limit possible adjustment required

Fail 8 Dec 2023 57,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall damaged but not to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake travel on maximum limit possible adjustment required

Pass 13 Dec 2022 53,366 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 52,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,413 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2021 50,413 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking possible leaking from nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 47,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,241 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 39,711 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall cut (no cords showing)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,699 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 VRM is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

SW14 VRM is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 August 2014.

Is SW14 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW14 VRM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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