Mazda B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2002
60.6% pass rate
from 358 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 12% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.28% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.28% fail on Horn
    • 0.28% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.28% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 7.5% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
    • 5.3% fail on Chassis (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Chassis condition (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Body (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Panel
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component
      • 0.28% fail on Body condition
      • 0.28% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.84% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Floor (10 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Tank
    • 0.28% fail on Towbar
      • 0.28% fail on Other towbar components
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on Load sensing valves (16 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance (61% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.56% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.28% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.28% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Linkage
    • 0.56% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.56% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.56% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
        • 0.28% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Reservoirs
  • 11% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Leaf springs (369 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Leaf spring (739 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (554 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.56% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.28% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.28% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.28% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Condition
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (73% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Steering
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.28% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
      • 0.28% fail on Other components
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
    • 0.28% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates

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