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VK14 VTE

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,260 mi
Last recorded43,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK14 VTE
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 43,260 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2025 41,010 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 38,821 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2024 38,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,663 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 32,276 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 30,924 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,897 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 28,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 24,397 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 19,358 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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VK14 VTE is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VK14 VTE, 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 VK14 VTE registered?

VK14 VTE is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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