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VO14 BDX

2014 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,156 mi
Last recorded50,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO14 BDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 50,156 miles

vt30 document

Fail 8 Jan 2026 50,155 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear linkbar rubbers,underbody-running gear rusting,brake discs scored pitting

Pass 14 Jan 2025 47,597 miles

ns reg light delayed,brake discs scored,underbody-suspension-running gear rusting,brakes binding x3

Pass 27 Dec 2023 44,892 miles

ns reg light delayed,wipers noisy,underbody-suspension-arms-exhaust-running gear rusting,brake discs scored-pitting,rear brakes bindy-pads uneven wear

Pass 29 Dec 2022 41,753 miles

auxillery belt pulley poor-pitting-investigate,all brake discs poor-scored-lack of long journeys possible cause,running gear rusting

Pass 4 Jan 2022 39,219 miles

ns reg light intermittant,rear brakes rusting-binding-lack of long drives

Pass 16 Jan 2021 36,273 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 36,273 miles

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

nsf wiper poor,alternator belt pulley unit poor-deteriorating-investigate,underbody-suspension-units rusting,brake discs rusting-scored-due to lack of long drives,tyre pressures low

Pass 11 Jan 2020 32,605 miles

front -rear brake discs deteriorating-scored-rear rusty-inner lip

Pass 4 Jan 2019 27,465 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 22,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 16,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BDX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX registered?

VO14 BDX is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 March 2014.

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