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Mazda 5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
45.1% pass rate
from 3,188 tests in 2021
(30% worse than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 30% fail on Suspension (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 15% fail on Suspension arms (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 12% fail on Anti-roll bars (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
    • 3.3% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.85% fail on Sub-frames (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Sub-frame (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.094% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.50% fail on Axles (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Swivel joints/housing
    • 0.47% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.094% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.031% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.28% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.28% fail on Joints (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Doors
      • 0.60% fail on Other passenger's door (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Hinge
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.031% fail on Hinge
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
    • 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.38% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.35% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.28% fail on Tank (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Pipe
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.28% fail on Chassis
      • 0.28% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.25% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.094% fail on Other body component
      • 0.031% fail on Panel
    • 0.094% fail on Seats
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.031% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Towbar
      • 0.031% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.031% fail on Cabs
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamps (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Stop lamp (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.94% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.66% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.094% fail on Trailer electrical socket (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.031% fail on Horn
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.094% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Brakes (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (86% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.1% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.13% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.063% fail on Cable
        • 0.063% fail on Lever
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.85% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Anti-lock braking system (48% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Brake fluid (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Reservoirs (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Master cylinder (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.60% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Pedal
    • 0.35% fail on Rigid brake pipes (80% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.063% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.063% fail on Servos
      • 0.031% fail on Leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.031% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.031% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Spark ignition (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Compression ignition (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.44% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.094% fail on Particulate filter (10 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.47% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.44% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.063% fail on Undertray
  • 9.8% fail on Tyres (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Condition (94% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Tread depth (27% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 8.7% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Wipers (75% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Condition (190% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.063% fail on Requirements
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.031% fail on Airbags
      • 0.031% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.7% fail on Steering (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage components (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end (50% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.031% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.25% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.25% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Power steering
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.063% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.031% fail on Other components
    • 0.031% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.031% fail on Handlebars
  • 0.88% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment
    • 0.031% fail on Condition
  • 0.031% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.031% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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