Mazda 5 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
50.2% pass rate
from 3,317 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.030% fail on Mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Shock absorbers (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.45% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.24% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.090% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.24% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Axles
      • 0.18% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps (81% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Hazard warning (30 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Switch (30 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Rear reflectors (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Flashing type (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.15% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.090% fail on Horn
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.030% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.060% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.060% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 9.9% fail on Spark ignition (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (82% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Particulate filter
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.51% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.060% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Fluid leaks (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.090% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.12% fail on Noise suppression (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust system (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.060% fail on Joints
    • 0.39% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
      • 0.030% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.030% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.21% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Panel
    • 0.12% fail on Chassis
      • 0.12% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
  • 12% fail on Brakes (17% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.060% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Hydraulic systems (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Brake fluid (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Reservoirs (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.39% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.48% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
      • 0.24% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.24% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.18% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.18% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.030% fail on Leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
  • 7.8% fail on Tyres (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility (20% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers (53% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (86% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Track rod end (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Power steering
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.030% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates (65% worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.81% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.030% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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