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VA14 BNY

2014 Mazda 2

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,042 mi
Last recorded65,042 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 BNY
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 65,042 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2025 65,042 miles

Fuel tank heat shield loose

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,612 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 63,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 62,341 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 62,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 62,311 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 57,588 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 51,935 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 29 Jul 2021 51,935 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 44,347 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 37,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 29,939 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 26,849 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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VA14 BNY is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA14 BNY, 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 VA14 BNY registered?

VA14 BNY is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 16 July 2014.

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