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YC14 YBU

2014 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,478 mi
Last recorded50,478 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC14 YBU
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 50,478 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 50,478 miles

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play STRONG ADVISE. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 43,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 43,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 32,004 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 24,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 19,333 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 18,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 18,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 16,908 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 13,591 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,344 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YC14 YBU is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 41,037 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC14 YBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC14 YBU registered?

YC14 YBU is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 25 April 2014.

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