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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1992
60.6% pass rate
from 419 tests in 2021
(19% worse than other 1992 cars)
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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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.72% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (83% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (83% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (84% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Horn (140% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.95% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.48% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.24% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.24% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension (58% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (84% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.24% fail on Suspension arm
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage ball joints (3 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.2% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.72% fail on Other suspension component (11 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.95% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.95% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 16% fail on Brakes (40% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (50% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (88% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1992 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 1992 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.24% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
    • 1.2% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.48% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.24% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.48% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.48% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.48% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.24% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.95% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.72% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.24% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.48% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.24% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Floor
  • 6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.72% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.24% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.24% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.24% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.24% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 0.48% fail on Condition of glass (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Windscreen (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.9% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.48% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.95% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.24% fail on Operation
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.48% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.24% fail on Steering column
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.95% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.48% fail on Attachment
    • 0.24% fail on Condition

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