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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2001
63.8% pass rate
from 2,757 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2001 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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 9.5% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.073% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.073% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.073% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (42% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (41% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.83% fail on Service brake imbalance (45% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (28% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (54% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.073% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.073% fail on Cable
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.73% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.036% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.036% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.036% fail on Leaks
    • 0.036% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
  • 11% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage
      • 0.47% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (72% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.036% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (55% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.69% fail on Suspension arm (110% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.47% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.25% fail on Shock absorbers (66% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.073% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Suspension rod
  • 9.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (32% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.073% fail on Switch (15 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.47% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (87% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (87% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Individual direction indicators (89% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Side repeaters (77% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 0.036% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (27% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.83% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.11% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.25% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (35% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.9% fail on Chassis (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Chassis condition (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.25% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.25% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Doors (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.073% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.036% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Cabs
      • 0.073% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.073% fail on Undertray
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.036% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.7% fail on Seat belts (64% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (78% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (39% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (47% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Power steering
      • 0.33% fail on Other components
      • 0.25% fail on Pipes and hoses (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.65% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.073% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.036% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.036% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.036% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.036% fail on Condition
  • 0.073% fail on Seat belt installation check (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Anchorages (12 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  • 0.036% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.036% fail on Speedometer

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