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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
84.6% pass rate
from 3,144 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.032% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.032% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.7% fail on Suspension (49% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Springs (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (59% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.064% fail on Shock absorbers (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.064% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (31% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (56% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.095% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.095% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.064% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.16% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim (64% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Direction indicators (89% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Flashing type (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Individual direction indicators (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Stop lamp (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (54% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Tread depth (81% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.70% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Exhaust emissions (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.032% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.22% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.22% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.032% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.032% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.032% fail on Transmission
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.032% fail on Joints
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (76% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.064% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.032% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.032% fail on Speedometer
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