Mazda MX-5 MOT Results
Registered in 199362.0% pass rate
from 397 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 1993 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Suspension
(47% worse than other 1993 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Springs
(4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
(5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Coil spring (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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5.8% fail on
Coil springs
(5 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 4.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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4.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.3% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Suspension arm
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1.8% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.76% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
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1.0% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.76% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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0.50% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.25% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.25% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.25% fail on Wheel bearings
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5.8% fail on
Springs
(4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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14% fail on
Brakes
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(54% worse than other 1993 cars)
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5.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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5.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
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5.0% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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5.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 5.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
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4.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
- 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
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4.3% fail on
Rbt
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3.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
(200% worse than other 1993 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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3.3% fail on
Rbt
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.0% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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1.8% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.0% fail on Brake discs
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0.50% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.25% fail on Cable
- 0.25% fail on Lever
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0.25% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 0.25% fail on Brake pads
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1.0% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake control
(2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.76% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.76% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (6 times worse than other 1993 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.50% fail on Hand lever
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12% fail on
Brake performance
(54% worse than other 1993 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp
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3.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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3.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
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3.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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3.3% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
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1.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.50% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
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1.3% fail on
Flashing type
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1.0% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.76% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.25% fail on Horn
- 0.50% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.25% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.25% fail on Switch
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4.0% fail on
Headlamps
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11% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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11% fail on
Spark ignition
(58% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 7.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.76% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.50% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.25% fail on Catalytic converter
- 0.25% fail on Other emission control equipment
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11% fail on
Spark ignition
(58% worse than other 1993 cars)
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11% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.3% fail on
Visibility
- 4.3% fail on Wipers
- 2.8% fail on Washers
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0.76% fail on
View to rear
(4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Mirrors (4 times worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Bonnet
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6.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
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2.5% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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2.0% fail on
Chassis
- 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.50% fail on Bumpers
- 0.50% fail on Floor
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0.25% fail on
Body
- 0.25% fail on Panel
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4.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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4.8% fail on
Seat belts
- 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (110% worse than other 1993 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Condition
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4.8% fail on
Seat belts
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3.0% fail on
Tyres
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
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2.8% fail on
Steering
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1.3% fail on
Steering gear
- 1.3% fail on Steering rack
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1.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.0% fail on Track rod end
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0.25% fail on
Power steering
- 0.25% fail on Operation
- 0.25% fail on Steering wheel
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1.3% fail on
Steering gear
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0.25% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.25% fail on Registration plates