MOT Results

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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2003
59.2% pass rate
from 5,852 tests in 2021
(10% better than other 2003 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Springs (64% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Coil springs (66% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 6.4% fail on Coil spring (67% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints (34% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (79% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint (51% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.068% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (90% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (70% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Sub-frame (87% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Shock absorbers (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (78% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.085% fail on Macpherson strut (68% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.2% fail on Brake performance (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (52% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.80% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.085% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (18% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.068% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (58% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (56% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.085% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.085% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.034% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.068% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (71% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Cable (79% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (34% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system (73% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal (75% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.068% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
      • 0.034% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.034% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
  • 9.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (42% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.99% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.67% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Side repeaters (60% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (200% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.034% fail on Switch
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (39% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Body
      • 0.26% fail on Panel (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.21% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
    • 0.10% fail on Cabs
      • 0.10% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.068% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.034% fail on Seats (86% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.034% fail on Undertray
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
  • 7.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.2% fail on Spark ignition (13% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (45% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.26% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.068% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.051% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.051% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested (82% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks (61% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks (67% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.034% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.034% fail on Undertray
  • 6.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Prescribed areas (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Condition (77% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility (37% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (57% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering (57% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.017% fail on Pump
    • 0.41% fail on Steering gear (48% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Operation
    • 0.034% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.29% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.26% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages

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