Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1994

65.5% pass rate

from 432 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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

13% fail on Suspension
- 4.4% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Coil springs (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    - 4.2% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 4.2% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.9% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
- 2.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.2% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.46% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint
- 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.69% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.23% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.23% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.46% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.46% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 3.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.6% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.69% fail on Horn
  - 0.23% fail on Electrical wiring
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp
  - 0.23% fail on Dipswitch
- 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
  - 1.6% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.69% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.46% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.23% fail on Position lamp
  - 0.23% fail on Switch
- 0.23% fail on Rear reflectors
12% fail on Brakes
- 9.0% fail on Brake performance
  - 6.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1994 cars)
    - 6.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      - 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      - 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    - 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 1.9% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.3% fail on Rbt
      - 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.23% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.46% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.46% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.23% fail on Cable
- 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.46% fail on Lever
- 0.46% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.46% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.23% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.23% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.23% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.23% fail on Other braking system component
9.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 8.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 8.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 6.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.5% fail on Emissions not tested (140% worse than other 1994 cars)
    - 0.69% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.69% fail on Catalytic converter
  - 0.93% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.46% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.23% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.23% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
6.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (100% worse than other 1994 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 5.8% fail on Prescribed areas (170% worse than other 1994 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Condition
5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (42% better than other 1994 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.6% fail on Chassis
  - 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.23% fail on Doors
  - 0.23% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.23% fail on Door condition
5.1% fail on Visibility
- 3.2% fail on Washers
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
1.9% fail on Steering
- 0.93% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.69% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.23% fail on Locking devices
- 0.46% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.46% fail on Steering rack
- 0.23% fail on Power steering
  - 0.23% fail on Operation
- 0.23% fail on Steering wheel
0.93% fail on Tyres
- 0.69% fail on Condition
- 0.23% fail on Tread depth
0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.69% fail on Registration plates
0.23% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.23% fail on Anchorages
0.23% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Condition