Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1989

78.6% pass rate

from 14 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 1989 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Brakes
- 14% fail on Brake performance
  - 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 14% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 7.1% fail on Parking brake control
  - 7.1% fail on Lever
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 14% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 14% fail on Headlamp aim
14% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 14% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 14% fail on Spark ignition
    - 14% fail on Non catalyst emissions
7.1% fail on Suspension
- 7.1% fail on Suspension arms
  - 7.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
7.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 7.1% fail on Seat belts
  - 7.1% fail on Prescribed areas