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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1993
62.0% pass rate
from 397 tests in 2021
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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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (47% worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.3% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (54% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
          • 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.50% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.25% fail on Cable
        • 0.25% fail on Lever
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.76% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.50% fail on Hand lever
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.25% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.25% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 1993 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.76% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.50% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.25% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.76% fail on View to rear (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Bonnet
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.50% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.50% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.25% fail on Panel
  • 4.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
    • 0.25% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.25% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plates

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