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BNZ 3504

2001 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

220,172 mi
Last recorded220,172 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 3504
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 220,172 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 219,533 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 219,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 215,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 215,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 215,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill / floor. Seat mounting (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Stalk (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill panel (5.2.6)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both plates (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 215,543 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2016 214,900 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 May 2016 214,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2015 214,329 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror missing

Fail 7 May 2015 214,327 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror missing

Pass 1 May 2014 214,321 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough, Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 1 May 2014 214,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough, Nearside front wing damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2013 213,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to suspension mounts/components/coilsprings/floorpans(o/s)small hole,inner and outer sills/steps

Pass 26 Apr 2013 213,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to suspension mounts/components/coilsprings/floorpans(o/s)small hole,inner and outer sills/steps

Pass 30 Apr 2012 212,377 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 212,377 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator cracked

brake pipes pitted

exhaust heat shields insecure

front brake pads below half worn

front number plate cracked

rear number plate faded

Pass 6 May 2011 209,902 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 209,894 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 201,766 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 193,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 183,896 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 176,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 172,695 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 172,695 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 3504 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 3504, 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 3504 registered?

BNZ 3504 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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