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BNZ 9036

2001 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,341 mi
Last recorded31,341 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda MX-572,567 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 9036
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 31,341 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 31,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 30,155 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 29,551 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 29,540 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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BNZ 9036 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNZ 9036, 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 BNZ 9036?

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What year was BNZ 9036 registered?

BNZ 9036 is a 2001 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is BNZ 9036 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 9036 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BNZ 9036 have outstanding finance?

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