Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1995

67.1% pass rate

from 765 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 1995 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Brakes
- 9.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 5.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
      - 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.7% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.13% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 2.2% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 1995 cars)
      - 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.78% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.78% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.26% fail on Brake discs
- 0.52% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.39% fail on Hand lever
- 0.26% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.26% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.13% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.13% fail on Other braking system component
- 0.13% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system
11% fail on Suspension
- 4.7% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 4.7% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 4.7% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 1.7% fail on Shock absorbers (160% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.78% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.13% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.78% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.39% fail on Linkage
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.13% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.13% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.39% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.39% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.26% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.39% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 1.2% fail on Horn
  - 1.0% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.92% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.92% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.65% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.13% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.13% fail on Position lamp
9.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.0% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 7.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.65% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
      - 0.65% fail on Catalytic converter (3 times worse than other 1995 cars)
    - 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.13% fail on Catalytic converter
    - 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.65% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.26% fail on Other leaks
  - 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.13% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  - 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (36% better than other 1995 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.0% fail on Chassis
  - 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
- 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.26% fail on Body
  - 0.13% fail on Panel
  - 0.13% fail on Other body component
- 0.13% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.13% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.13% fail on Towbar
  - 0.13% fail on Other towbar components
- 0.13% fail on Doors
  - 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.13% fail on Door condition
- 0.13% fail on Floor
- 0.13% fail on Seats
  - 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
5.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (72% worse than other 1995 cars)
- 5.6% fail on Seat belts (96% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 5.4% fail on Prescribed areas (140% worse than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Attachment
  - 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.13% fail on Airbags
  - 0.13% fail on Drivers airbag
  - 0.13% fail on Passengers airbag
4.8% fail on Visibility
- 2.7% fail on Washers
- 2.4% fail on Wipers
- 0.13% fail on Bonnet
- 0.13% fail on View to rear
  - 0.13% fail on Mirrors
1.7% fail on Tyres
- 0.92% fail on Tread depth
- 0.78% fail on Condition
1.4% fail on Steering (66% better than other 1995 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Steering linkage components (71% better than other 1995 cars)
  - 0.78% fail on Track rod end
- 0.52% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.52% fail on Steering rack
- 0.26% fail on Steering wheel
1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.3% fail on Registration plates
0.13% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment