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BNZ 2684

2001 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,550 mi
Last recorded194,550 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2684
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 194,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 192,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 190,639 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 187,652 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 187,642 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 186,270 miles

Offside Front brake slighty binding

centre stop light inop

chassis been slightly danaged with jacking up

Fail 21 Feb 2017 186,270 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake slighty binding

centre stop light inop

chassis been slightly danaged with jacking up

coolant system leaking

Fail 20 Jul 2007 184,317 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 May 2006 181,103 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 181,103 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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BNZ 2684 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BNZ 2684, 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 BNZ 2684 registered?

BNZ 2684 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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