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Mazda 5 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
46.5% pass rate
from 1,662 tests in 2021
(22% worse than other 2006 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 29% fail on Suspension (71% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.24% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 11% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (32% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint (19 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.48% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.24% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Axle
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.060% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension unit
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.4% fail on Headlamps (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Headlamp (83% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Position lamp (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (88% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Transmission (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.2% fail on Drive shafts (63% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Joints (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.12% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Bumpers (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Doors
      • 0.48% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.48% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.060% fail on Pipe
      • 0.060% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.30% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Body condition
    • 0.18% fail on Cabs (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Undertray
    • 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.060% fail on Bracket
    • 0.060% fail on Floor
    • 0.060% fail on Seats
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.54% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.24% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.060% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.12% fail on Sound deadening material (14 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Tyres (86% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Condition (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Size/type
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (59% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Brake pads (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (44% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.66% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.72% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Reservoirs (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.60% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 8.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.1% fail on Wipers (52% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.42% fail on Condition of glass (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Windscreen (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.060% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (62% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Seat belts (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Airbags
      • 0.12% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (43% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.12% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.060% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.66% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.60% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.060% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.060% fail on Anchorages
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