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VK14 VSZ

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,221 mi
Last recorded58,221 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 VSZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 58,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 56,645 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 54,250 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2024 54,250 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 51,442 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil os and ns very light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2022 47,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted very slight distortion (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit on edges, sidewall damage and low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, cut in tread , sidewall damage and low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges , cut in tread , sidewall damage and low pressure (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge ,and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 42,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged os and ns front and ns rear sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 38,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 33,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 26,539 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and rear worn slightly on inner edges and small deep cut in ns (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2018 26,539 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and rear worn slightly on inner edges and small deep cut in ns (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 20,530 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 VSZ is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

VK14 VSZ is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 2014.

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