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VA14 VFF

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,878 mi
Last recorded165,878 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 VFF
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 165,878 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 154,197 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 154,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 144,929 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 144,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 135,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 135,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,677 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 123,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

tyre preasure moniter light on

Pass 1 Sep 2020 116,535 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 116,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 108,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm not a clear veiw to access wear properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre preasure monitor light on

Fail 13 Aug 2019 108,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is miss shaped flat spots and cords showing should not be driven on (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 4mm not a clear veiw to access wear properly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre preasure monitor light on

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm totally balled on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm totally balled on edges 185/55/15 b (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,688 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges.

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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 VFF is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VFF, 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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VA14 VFF is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 22 July 2014.

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