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VE14 NVC

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,182 mi
Last recorded60,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE14 NVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 60,182 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in tread 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside, under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,431 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes .

Pass 18 Jan 2024 53,200 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 53,200 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 49,046 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,558 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,182 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,732 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 39,732 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers split 24" & 13" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/F & N/S/F BOTH GETTING LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 27,238 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 27,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres stepping

Pass 14 Jul 2017 23,860 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut ,to the inner side wall, but not showing cord

Fail 14 Jul 2017 23,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut ,to the inner side wall, but not showing cord

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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VE14 NVC is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red 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 VE14 NVC, 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 VE14 NVC registered?

VE14 NVC is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 17 July 2014.

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