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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2000
61.2% pass rate
from 3,744 tests in 2021
(8.1% better than other 2000 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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 14% fail on Exhaust emissions (72% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 14% fail on Spark ignition (81% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 12% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.56% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment (170% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.080% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.053% fail on NOx sensor (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (63% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance (18% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (33% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.11% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake imbalance (8 times worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (59% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (66% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.053% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.96% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.56% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.43% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.053% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.027% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.027% fail on Other braking system component
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.53% fail on Horn
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (66% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (66% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.32% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.37% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Main beam tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.053% fail on All position lamps (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.053% fail on Switch
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (52% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Mounting
      • 0.027% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Suspension arms (53% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (42% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Linkage
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (89% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.35% fail on Shock absorbers (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames (53% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.053% fail on Sub-frame (82% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.19% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.027% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (50% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (51% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.19% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
      • 0.027% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Fuel system (58% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on Pipe
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.080% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Drive shafts (98% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.080% fail on Floor
    • 0.080% fail on Undertray
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (36% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.027% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Seat belts (84% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Prescribed areas (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Passengers airbag (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Steering linkage components (67% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Track rod end (68% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Power steering
      • 0.29% fail on Pipes and hoses (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
    • 0.45% fail on Steering gear (56% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack (53% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.83% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.080% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.053% fail on Speedometer

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