MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Mazda » MX-5 » 1997

Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
63.9% pass rate
from 2,198 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Brakes (18% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 10% fail on Brake performance (41% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (78% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (43% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (170% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.091% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.045% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.50% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.50% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.23% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.091% fail on Cable
        • 0.091% fail on Lever
        • 0.045% fail on Linkage
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.50% fail on Lever
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.27% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.18% fail on Pedal
    • 0.45% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.23% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (80% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system (83% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.2% fail on Springs (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.82% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Suspension arm (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.64% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 1.3% fail on Shock absorbers (73% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.36% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings (90% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (59% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.091% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.6% fail on Electrical equipment (140% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (190% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Battery(ies) (96% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (51% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.18% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (32% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 10% fail on Exhaust emissions (38% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 10% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 7.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (44% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Emissions not tested (55% worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.045% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.32% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.50% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.18% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Catalytic converter (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 0.091% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.41% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.23% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Seat belts (120% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
      • 0.091% fail on Attachment
    • 0.091% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.4% fail on Chassis
      • 1.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.41% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Panel
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
      • 0.045% fail on Body condition
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.091% fail on Pipe
      • 0.091% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
    • 0.14% fail on Doors (76% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.091% fail on Door condition
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.14% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.091% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
    • 0.045% fail on Towbar
      • 0.045% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.045% fail on Floor
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.045% fail on Cabs
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (20% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (31% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.091% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.091% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.0% fail on Steering (45% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on Steering linkage components (60% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Track rod end (56% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.045% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.59% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack (52% better than other 1997 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering
      • 0.23% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.091% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Rams
    • 0.14% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.091% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.045% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.045% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (45% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.64% fail on Tread depth (63% better than other 1997 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Size/type
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.045% fail on Hubs

Search Good Garages