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Mazda 5 MOT Results

Registered in 2005
44.1% pass rate
from 485 tests in 2021
(28% worse 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 5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 31% fail on Suspension (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 5.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Springs
      • 4.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.21% fail on Mounting
    • 3.7% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.62% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.21% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.41% fail on Axles
      • 0.41% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 12% fail on Headlamps (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 12% fail on Headlamp (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators
  • 19% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 19% fail on Exhaust emissions (190% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 18% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Non catalyst emissions (19 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust system (140% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Transmission (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.0% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.0% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Chassis
      • 1.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.62% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.41% fail on Tank
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe
    • 0.62% fail on Doors
      • 0.41% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition
      • 0.21% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.21% fail on Floor
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 4.3% fail on Brake performance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.82% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.41% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.62% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.62% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.82% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.82% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Reservoirs (22 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.41% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 9.1% fail on Visibility
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres
    • 4.9% fail on Condition
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.41% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.1% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Requirements
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Drag link end
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