Mazda B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2001

52.7% pass rate

from 205 tests in 2021

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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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda B-Class is unusually good or bad.

26% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Switch
- 8.3% fail on Headlamp aim (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 7.8% fail on Headlamp aim (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 4.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.98% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 2.4% fail on Position lamps (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Position lamp (10 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.98% fail on Trailer electrical socket (65 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Electrical wiring
  - 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.49% fail on Horn
- 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.5% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.98% fail on Rear reflectors (20 times worse than other 2001 cars)
17% fail on Suspension
- 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 4.4% fail on Springs
  - 2.9% fail on Leaf springs (335 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 2.4% fail on Leaf spring (769 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
  - 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.98% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.49% fail on Suspension arm
- 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.0% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.49% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.49% fail on Ball joint dust cover
17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 6.3% fail on Drive shafts
    - 6.3% fail on Joints
  - 1.5% fail on Prop shafts (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.98% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Prop shaft
- 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.4% fail on Body (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.98% fail on Body condition (55 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.98% fail on Mounting fixings (50 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.98% fail on Panel (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Other body component
- 0.98% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Steps
  - 0.49% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.49% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.49% fail on Pipe
- 0.49% fail on Spare wheel
  - 0.49% fail on Spare wheel condition
- 0.49% fail on Towbar
  - 0.49% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.49% fail on Load security
  - 0.49% fail on Tailgate
    - 0.49% fail on Tailgate condition
- 0.49% fail on Floor
14% fail on Brakes
- 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 4.9% fail on Rbt
      - 4.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.98% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.0% fail on Load sensing valves (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.49% fail on Lever
- 0.49% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.49% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.49% fail on Brake pads
6.8% fail on Visibility
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
6.3% fail on Steering
- 5.9% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.4% fail on Drag link end (16 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.0% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.98% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.49% fail on Locking devices
- 0.49% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.49% fail on Steering box
6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 6.3% fail on Compression ignition (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (12 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested (11 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.49% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.49% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    - 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.49% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.49% fail on Non catalyst emissions
2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.4% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.5% fail on Condition
  - 0.98% fail on Prescribed areas
2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 2.0% fail on Registration plates
2.0% fail on Tyres
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
- 0.49% fail on Condition