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VK14 VTG

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,356 mi
Last recorded87,356 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 87,356 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner friction surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2025 87,356 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner friction surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 83,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner friction surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,666 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 78,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread and on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 75,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with in tread tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing with in tread tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 73,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 69,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,138 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,213 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both the rear tyres are worn lumpy on the inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 40,398 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 40,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 33,927 miles

Nearside Front inner sidewall cut but not exposing inner cords

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 VTG is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTG, 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 VTG registered?

VK14 VTG is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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