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Y5 AEB

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,696 mi
Last recorded30,696 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 AEB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 30,696 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 30,687 miles

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened Rear Subframe Brace Bar on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 28,642 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 27,299 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 24,816 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides attachment brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 22,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 19,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 15,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 11,557 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,513 miles

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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Y5 AEB is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc 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 Y5 AEB, 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 Y5 AEB registered?

Y5 AEB is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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