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VA14 BNK

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,042 mi
Last recorded32,042 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 BNK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 32,042 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 31,365 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 30,171 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 30,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 28,946 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 27,960 miles

Front subframe assembly showing areas of corrosion but not deemed structurally weakened

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH upper & lower ball joints have notable play/movement but not considered excessive - monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH upper & lower ball joints have notable play/movement but not considered excessive - monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 27,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 26,245 miles

front tyres worn on edges and close to limits

rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits

Pass 23 May 2018 24,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Both reer tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 May 2018 24,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner/outer edges

Both reer tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 22,908 miles

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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VA14 BNK is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VA14 BNK, 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 VA14 BNK registered?

VA14 BNK is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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