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Y216 EBY

2014 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,971 mi
Last recorded212,971 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 212,971 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 206,720 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2024 206,486 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 198,615 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 198,527 miles

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

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

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 189,322 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 176,975 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 176,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 176,385 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 176,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 173,902 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 173,902 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 173,225 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 169,690 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 169,165 miles

Front tyres showing signs of age on the outer edges.

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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Y216 EBY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y216 EBY, 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 Y216 EBY registered?

Y216 EBY is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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