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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
65.5% pass rate
from 3,316 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 1998 cars)
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance (16% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (33% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.81% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (81% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (85% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (96% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.060% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.9% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (33% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (35% better than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.060% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
        • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 0.54% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.54% fail on Lever
    • 0.48% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (160% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.42% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Anti-lock braking system (66% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.060% fail on Pedal
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.060% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.030% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.030% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps (43% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (49% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (42% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (42% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (58% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.51% fail on Horn
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.60% fail on Direction indicators (74% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Flashing type (74% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (70% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (78% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.48% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.27% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.090% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Springs (94% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Coil springs (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Coil spring (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Mounting
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (25% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Ball joint (59% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (29% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Linkage (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.33% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.090% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.060% fail on Wheel bearings (95% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 8.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition (19% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (25% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Emissions not tested (42% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emission control equipment (190% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.030% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.030% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.15% fail on Compression ignition (74% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.030% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (30% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Seat belts (75% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (75% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% better than other 1998 cars)
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (36% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.030% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.060% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.060% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (52% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.060% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
      • 0.030% fail on Body condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other body component
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system (53% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.060% fail on Tank
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (68% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.12% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.060% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.090% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Drive shafts (97% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Joints (98% better than other 1998 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.030% fail on Undertray
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (34% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (36% better than other 1998 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on Steering linkage components (54% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Track rod end (53% better than other 1998 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.72% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.72% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.27% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.060% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.030% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.030% fail on Steering play
      • 0.030% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.78% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.78% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.030% fail on Condition
  • 0.030% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.030% fail on Speedometer

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