MOT Results

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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1996
63.7% pass rate
from 1,332 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 1996 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes (34% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 12% fail on Brake performance (71% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (98% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (72% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (77% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (93% worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.30% fail on Plate brake tester (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.53% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.075% fail on Cable
        • 0.075% fail on Lever
        • 0.075% fail on Linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.38% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.075% fail on Servos
      • 0.075% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.30% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.075% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.075% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.075% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.075% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.38% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.30% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Horn (170% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Battery(ies) (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.075% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (54% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.075% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.075% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.075% fail on Switch
    • 0.075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 10.0% fail on Spark ignition (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (57% worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.53% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 1996 cars)
          • 0.38% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.15% fail on NOx sensor (9 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.075% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.23% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 1996 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (80% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 1996 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Seat belts (86% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.23% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 1996 cars)
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Doors
      • 0.45% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Body
      • 0.23% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.075% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.075% fail on Transmission
      • 0.075% fail on Belts
    • 0.075% fail on Floor
    • 0.075% fail on Seats
      • 0.075% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.75% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (67% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 1996 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.075% fail on Operation
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 1996 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Steering box
    • 0.075% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.075% fail on Steering column
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.53% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.45% fail on Attachment
    • 0.15% fail on Condition

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