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B4 BMU

2001 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 BMU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 106,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 105,091 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension covered in surface corrosion

sills and floor repaired appear ok

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,047 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 103,043 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear pipe between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 100,685 miles

surface corrosion to suspension components, not yet excessive

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

surface corrosion to suspension components, not yet excessive

wipers poor but clears screen ok

Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,644 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear suspension components corroded, not yet excessive

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,448 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 94,139 miles

nearside outer sill corroded/repaired appears ok

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside outer sill corroded/repaired appears ok

Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,656 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Pass 1 Feb 2013 88,961 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,146 miles

nearside rear sill corroding not holed

Pass 17 Jan 2011 85,532 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 83,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 80,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 73,794 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 73,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 65,661 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 99,717 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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B4 BMU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 72,567 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 BMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 BMU registered?

B4 BMU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2001.

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