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VM14 NES

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,121 mi
Last recorded51,121 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVM14 NES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 51,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 49,279 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 49,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,807 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 43,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 43,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 40,711 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 40,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 37,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 31,109 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 31,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 26,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 20,719 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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VM14 NES is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VM14 NES, 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 VM14 NES registered?

VM14 NES is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 2014.

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