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VN14 APZ

2014 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,886 mi
Last recorded50,886 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN14 APZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 50,886 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear trailing axle corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2025 49,614 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 49,613 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 48,710 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 46,989 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR/NSR

Rear Fuel tank and back box heat shield insecure

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 46,988 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn OSF/NSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF/NSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords OSF/NSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OSF/NSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR/NSR

Rear Fuel tank and back box heat shield insecure

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 43,247 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Puncture in tyre

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

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Fail 5 Nov 2022 43,247 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Puncture in tyre

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

Offside Front Slight play in inner track rod

Pass 2 Nov 2021 39,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 36,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,498 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 32,168 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2017 28,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 24,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsf tyre perished

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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VN14 APZ is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN14 APZ, 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 VN14 APZ registered?

VN14 APZ is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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