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BJZ 6300

2001 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 6300
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026
Fail 23 Mar 2026 119,442 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 117,036 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2024 114,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 114,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 112,365 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 109,543 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 109,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 105,198 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,968 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 98,417 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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BJZ 6300 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJZ 6300, 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

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What year was BJZ 6300 registered?

BJZ 6300 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 July 2001.

Is BJZ 6300 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 6300 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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