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VE64 YLY

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,730 mi
Last recorded56,730 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE64 YLY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 56,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 55,854 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 54,620 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 54,620 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,967 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 51,967 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 50,164 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 47,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 31,759 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,249 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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VE64 YLY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE64 YLY, 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 VE64 YLY registered?

VE64 YLY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2014.

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