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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
63.9% pass rate
from 4,306 tests in 2021
(20% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (34% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.093% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (56% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (56% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (56% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.093% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.91% fail on Sub-frames (88% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.37% fail on Wheel bearings (74% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (63% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.093% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.046% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.023% fail on Axles
      • 0.023% fail on Axle
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (47% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance (49% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.95% fail on Service brake imbalance (67% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (36% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.93% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (41% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.046% fail on Lever
        • 0.023% fail on Linkage
        • 0.023% fail on Relay lever
        • 0.023% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (36% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.44% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Electronic stability control (82% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.26% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.093% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.023% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.023% fail on Valves
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Lever (64% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.023% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (48% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.60% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters (80% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.093% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.070% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.070% fail on Switch
    • 0.023% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.093% fail on Panel
      • 0.046% fail on Other body component
    • 0.12% fail on Cabs (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Floor (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Fuel system (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
      • 0.023% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.046% fail on Doors (91% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
    • 0.046% fail on Undertray
    • 0.023% fail on Transmission
      • 0.023% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
  • 5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Airbags
      • 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.2% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (27% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.070% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.023% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.093% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.070% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Engine oil leaks (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.7% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.023% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.023% fail on Window
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (69% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (70% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (76% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.070% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.046% fail on Other components
    • 0.070% fail on Steering wheel (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.023% fail on Steering column
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
  • 0.070% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Speedometer (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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