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VOB 656

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,990 mi
Last recorded4,990 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOB 656
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 4,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 3,140 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 768 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 6 miles

All road tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2023 14,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 May 2022 8,854 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 7,295 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 5,986 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 5,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and osf. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 4,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf/osf/nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

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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VOB 656 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VOB 656, 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 VOB 656 registered?

VOB 656 is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2014.

Is VOB 656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VOB 656 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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