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SM14 SWN

2014 Mazda 5

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,606 mi
Last recorded41,606 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda 561,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 SWN
MakeMazda
Model5
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 41,606 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17-93W [inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 36,684 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 32,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17-93V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [1514] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 22,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-50-17-93V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [1514] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

oil service lamp on

tpms lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2021 18,036 miles

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

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

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2021 18,036 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2020 14,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,136 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 7,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 6,002 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 6,002 miles

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

Offside 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 SWN is a 2014 Mazda 5 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SWN, 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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What year was SM14 SWN registered?

SM14 SWN is a 2014 Mazda 5, first registered on 11 July 2014.

Is SM14 SWN safe to buy?

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