Mazda B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2005
53.9% pass rate
from 544 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rear fog lamp (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.74% fail on All direction indicators (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (4 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 13% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 11% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 11% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Prop shafts (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Joints (14 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Prop shaft (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Body (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Panel (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Other body component
      • 0.18% fail on Body condition
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.18% fail on Tank
      • 0.18% fail on Hose
      • 0.18% fail on Pipe
      • 0.18% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.74% fail on Bumpers (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Spare wheel (24 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Spare wheel condition (32 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Carrier
    • 0.37% fail on Cabs (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (12 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Bracket
    • 0.18% fail on Floor
  • 17% fail on Brakes (30% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt
          • 0.55% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 4.0% fail on Load sensing valves (602 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.8% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.18% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.18% fail on Cable
    • 0.55% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.37% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.18% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.37% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.18% fail on Other braking system component
  • 12% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.37% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.37% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.2% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Leaf springs (404 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Leaf spring (637 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (566 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.37% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (8 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.37% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.18% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.37% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.8% fail on Seat belts (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.18% fail on Requirements
    • 0.74% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.18% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.18% fail on Steering box
    • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
    • 0.18% fail on Steering play
      • 0.18% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plates (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment

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