Mazda 5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012

69.2% pass rate

from 868 tests in 2021

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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 5 is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Suspension
- 6.9% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.8% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.69% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.35% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.12% fail on Linkage
- 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.12% fail on Springs
  - 0.12% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.12% fail on Coil spring
6.3% fail on Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Condition
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
5.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.4% fail on Wipers (92% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers
5.2% fail on Brakes
- 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 3.0% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.0% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Brake performance (52% better than other 2012 cars)
  - 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.58% fail on Rbt
      - 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.58% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.23% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.23% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.12% fail on Lever
5.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.2% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.0% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Reversing lamps (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.23% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
- 0.23% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Rear fog lamp
3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2012 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Spark ignition (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    - 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.12% fail on Oxygen sensor
    - 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.69% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.23% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.35% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.35% fail on Tank (15 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Bumpers
- 0.35% fail on Transmission
  - 0.35% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.35% fail on Joints
- 0.35% fail on Undertray (10 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.12% fail on Engine mounting condition
- 0.12% fail on Doors
  - 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.12% fail on Door condition
0.81% fail on Steering
- 0.58% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.58% fail on Track rod end
- 0.12% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack
- 0.12% fail on Power steering
  - 0.12% fail on Operation
0.81% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.58% fail on Attachment
- 0.23% fail on Condition
0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.23% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.12% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.12% fail on Condition
- 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp

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Mazda 5 (2010 - 2015)
Family friendly seven seater. Sport has remote electric sliding side doors. Economical and light new 1.6 diesel. Compliant suspension astonishingly good on poor road surfaces.