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YN14 VVJ

2014 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,880 mi
Last recorded83,880 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN14 VVJ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 83,880 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 83,880 miles

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 69,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 69,745 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Oct 2023 69,730 miles

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

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

coolant low

heat shield loose at fueltank

Fail 28 Oct 2023 69,730 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face is coming appart (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

coolant low

heat shield loose at fueltank

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,798 miles

back box heat shield loose

Fail 24 Oct 2022 62,798 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

back box heat shield loose

Pass 2 Nov 2021 53,183 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 53,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2020 44,267 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 1 Nov 2019 35,531 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 35,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,994 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 20,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 18,406 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 18,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YN14 VVJ is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN14 VVJ, 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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YN14 VVJ is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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