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SY14 LUW

2014 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,820 mi
Last recorded89,820 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 LUW
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 89,820 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2025 89,819 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,361 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 71,029 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 71,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 62,041 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 62,037 miles

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

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

Heat shield insecure

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 48,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 48,235 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 41,058 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 41,058 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 32,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 32,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 22,469 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 21,520 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

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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SY14 LUW is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,498cc 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 SY14 LUW, 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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SY14 LUW is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 2 March 2014.

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