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VO14 BBU

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,488 mi
Last recorded52,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO14 BBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 52,488 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 46,471 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 46,471 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 42,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 42,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,525 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 31,620 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 28,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,244 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 18,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,263 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 13,263 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both badley split (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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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VO14 BBU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VO14 BBU, 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 VO14 BBU registered?

VO14 BBU is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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