MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
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)
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)
Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
front number plate cracked
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
front number plate cracked
n/s mirror missing
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BNZ 3504 safe to buy?
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