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VU14 HBK

2014 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,789 mi
Last recorded97,789 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU14 HBK
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 97,789 miles

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

heatshield slightly insecure

Pass 23 May 2025 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 91,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 85,981 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The all 4 tyres perishing . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2023 81,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrect bulb fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 76,676 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 73,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2020 69,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 61,896 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Jun 2018 55,767 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 55,766 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 42,998 miles

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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VU14 HBK is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VU14 HBK, 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 VU14 HBK registered?

VU14 HBK is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 7 March 2014.

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