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YO61 SAM

2014 Mazda 2

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,255 mi
Last recorded40,255 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 241,037 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO61 SAM
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 40,255 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 36,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 31,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 28,173 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 26,212 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 24,809 miles

Rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 5 Apr 2019 22,794 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 22,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 20,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 17,401 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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YO61 SAM is a 2014 Mazda 2 in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YO61 SAM, 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 YO61 SAM registered?

YO61 SAM is a 2014 Mazda 2, first registered on 14 May 2014.

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