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VJZ 7529

2014 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,190 mi
Last recorded82,190 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 7529
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,190 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 82,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2025 76,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2025 76,079 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 69,071 miles

chassis covers fitted

Fail 24 May 2024 69,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chassis covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2023 62,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 55,415 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 47,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,306 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 42,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 33,894 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers starting to split but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 23 Feb 2017 15,608 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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VJZ 7529 is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,498cc 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 VJZ 7529, 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 VJZ 7529 registered?

VJZ 7529 is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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