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YF14 FVL

2014 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

54,341 mi
Last recorded54,341 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda MX-528,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF14 FVL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 54,341 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 54,337 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 53,457 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 47,481 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 47,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 42,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 39,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively On inner braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 37,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 34,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 29,277 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 24,978 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 21,570 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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YF14 FVL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF14 FVL, 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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YF14 FVL is a 2014 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 2014.

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