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SM14 ATO

2014 Mazda 5

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,090 mi
Last recorded98,090 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda 561,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 ATO
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 98,090 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 98,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 87,678 miles

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,449 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2024 84,446 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,661 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 82,544 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 72,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 52,759 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on inner edge. both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills, not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 52,725 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Beginning to wear on inner edge. both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills, not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Not excessive at time of test. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear not excessive at time of test. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 41,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 41,810 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 40,385 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 34,034 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 26,425 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 23,338 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 23,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 5?

Based on 413,409 MOT tests across 26,269 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
26,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,283
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,696
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,218
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,761
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SM14 ATO is a 2014 Mazda 5 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2014 Mazda 5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 61,035 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 5 fails its MOT is shock absorber has a serious fluid leak, accounting for 13,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM14 ATO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 5 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 12 years old, this Mazda 5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM14 ATO is a 2014 Mazda 5, first registered on 28 June 2014.

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