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YA14 WVG

2014 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA14 WVG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 69,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 61,444 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 61,444 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 54,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,180 miles

rear suspension components corroded

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

rear subframe link arms heavily corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2023 54,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

rear subframe link arms heavily corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2023 52,287 miles

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

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

n/s screen washer poor

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 4 Jan 2022 49,899 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 47,853 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 44,549 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 44,549 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,132 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 34,226 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 34,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

Front o/s and n/s brake has slight bind ,noted when rotated by hand

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding (3.5.1i)

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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YA14 WVG is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 YA14 WVG, 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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YA14 WVG is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 July 2014.

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