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VK14 MXL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,560 mi
Last recorded73,560 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 MXL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 73,560 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 73,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 68,184 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 68,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,909 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 59,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 49,628 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 40,036 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 29,410 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 27,545 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 19,986 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 18,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 16,458 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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VK14 MXL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 VK14 MXL, 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 VK14 MXL registered?

VK14 MXL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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