MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,612 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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))
surface corrosion to suspension components, not yet excessive
wipers poor but clears screen ok
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
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
Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
nearside outer sill corroded/repaired appears ok
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
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE
SURFACE CORROSION TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES
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
nearside rear sill corroding not holed
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B4 BMU?
You can check the full history of B4 BMU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B4 BMU registered?
B4 BMU is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 January 2001.
Is B4 BMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for B4 BMU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B4 BMU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B4 BMU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.