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X141 XAW

2014 Mazda MX-5

Turquoise Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

243,203 mi
Last recorded243,203 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX141 XAW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 243,203 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside components various places corroded

Underside spayed pro paint

Pass 2 May 2023 231,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 218,847 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 218,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 213,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 209,489 miles

general corrosion to suspension components

Fail 18 Jun 2020 209,485 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 May 2019 200,425 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 200,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pads low

Offside Front Anti roll bar has play

Oil leak

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2018 182,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 182,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 162,811 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 143,192 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 142,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2015 127,524 miles

offside rear tyre badly perished but no cords showing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 127,396 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 127,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

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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X141 XAW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Turquoise with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X141 XAW, 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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X141 XAW is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2014.

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