Mazda B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2004
47.3% pass rate
from 281 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2004 cars)
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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 12% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Drive shaft
      • 1.8% fail on Prop shafts (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Prop shaft (18 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Bumpers (11 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Body (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Other body component (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Panel (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Boot lid (20 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Boot lid condition (23 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.71% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.71% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition
    • 0.36% fail on Towbar
      • 0.36% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.36% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.36% fail on Bracket
    • 0.36% fail on Load security
      • 0.36% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.36% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp levelling device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Trailer electrical socket (62 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Electrical wiring (12 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Position lamps (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Position lamp (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.36% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.36% fail on Switch
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 5.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 3.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Leaf springs (606 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Leaf spring (1041 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Anchor bracket (1735 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.36% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 6.0% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.71% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 6.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Load sensing valves (63 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.36% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.36% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.36% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.36% fail on Linkage
    • 0.71% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.71% fail on Pedal
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 15% fail on Visibility (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 10% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.2% fail on Washers (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.36% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.36% fail on View to rear
      • 0.36% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.3% fail on Steering
    • 4.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.36% fail on Intermediate drop arm
      • 0.36% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.71% fail on Power steering
      • 0.71% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Steering play
      • 0.36% fail on Steering box
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Emissions not tested (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Emission control equipment (22 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.71% fail on Catalytic converter (36 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.71% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.71% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.4% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment

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