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VA14 ZGU

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,062 mi
Last recorded67,062 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA14 ZGU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 67,062 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 66,043 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 185-55-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,253 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 64,253 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 61,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 61,386 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,541 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,518 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,980 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 41,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre spilt/cut inner tyre wall not deep enough to reach cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner/outer edges/ uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 32,489 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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VA14 ZGU is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGU, 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 ZGU is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 18 August 2014.

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