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VJZ 8892

2014 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

19,884 mi
Last recorded19,884 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJZ 8892
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 19,884 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 19,538 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 19,136 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 18,540 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 18,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear discs scored on inner face, outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 18,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 17,075 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 16,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,322 miles

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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VJZ 8892 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VJZ 8892, 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 VJZ 8892 registered?

VJZ 8892 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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