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WU14 SZR

2014 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,366 mi
Last recorded55,366 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU14 SZR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,366 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2026 55,362 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened mounting bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 53,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 53,284 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 51,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 49,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,297 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 45,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 45,051 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,895 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 26,488 miles

tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 26,488 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 18,160 miles

All tyre`s, side wall`s splits

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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WU14 SZR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU14 SZR, 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 WU14 SZR registered?

WU14 SZR is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2014.

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