MOT Results

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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1991
64.7% pass rate
from 672 tests in 2021
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 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.9% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.9% fail on Horn
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring (6 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage
    • 0.89% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.89% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.60% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Axle
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 9.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (69% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 1991 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (160% worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.89% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.74% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.74% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.45% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.45% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Valves
  • 6.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.60% fail on Body
      • 0.45% fail on Panel
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.30% fail on Cabs
      • 0.30% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Transmission
      • 0.15% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
  • 6.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on View to rear
      • 0.60% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (200% worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Condition
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.30% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 1991 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.15% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.89% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.45% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.45% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
        • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.74% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.89% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.30% fail on Condition
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 1991 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment

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