2014 Mazda MX-5 · 10,103 MOT tests
2014 Mazda MX-5 reliability
2014 Mazda MX-5s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 MX-5 years (10,103 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- 15.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda MX-5s: 25.3%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 35,401
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,103
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.1% of tests fail here (8% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Mazda MX-5
Fail rate by area
- Suspension4.4%
- Brakes4.1%
- Lights and electrics3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Tyres2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.78%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.36%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.09%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 1%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Position lamp not working 0.93%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.89%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (8.5%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.75%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.12%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (2.34%) · Service brake slightly binding (2.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Mazda MX-5 reliable?
2014 Mazda MX-5s fail 15.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 24 MX-5 years (10,103 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Mazda MX-5 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.78% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.36% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Mazda MX-5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Mazda MX-5 shows 35,401 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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