Mazda B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2000
57.6% pass rate
from 250 tests in 2021
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.80% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.80% fail on Trailer electrical socket (41 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.40% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.40% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.40% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.40% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Transmission
      • 4.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.8% fail on Joints
      • 0.40% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.40% fail on Joints
    • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (200% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.80% fail on Tank (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 1.2% fail on Cabs (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Body
      • 0.40% fail on Panel
      • 0.40% fail on Other body component
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.0% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs (147 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (269 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage
      • 0.40% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.80% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on Load sensing valves (10 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.40% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Other braking system component (25 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.80% fail on Pedal
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.40% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 4.4% fail on Wipers
    • 4.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.40% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.6% fail on Steering
    • 4.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.40% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.40% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas (28 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.40% fail on Pump
  • 4.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.40% fail on Condition
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Compression ignition (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (11 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.80% fail on Condition
      • 0.40% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates

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