MOT Results

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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 1999
63.5% pass rate
from 3,743 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 1999 cars)
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance (20% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (27% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (32% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.11% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.080% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.59% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.59% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.027% fail on Cable
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
        • 0.027% fail on Relay lever
    • 0.91% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (37% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.83% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.40% fail on Hand lever (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.51% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.51% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Master cylinder (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.053% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.053% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
      • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.027% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.027% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.027% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  • 12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 12% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 10% fail on Catalyst emissions (79% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.59% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.29% fail on Catalytic converter (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (89% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.053% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.027% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.32% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.19% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (37% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Headlamp (48% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.72% fail on Horn (76% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.11% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.77% fail on Direction indicators (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Flashing type (65% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (76% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.11% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.027% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.027% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.027% fail on Switch
  • 11% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Springs (73% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Coil springs (84% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Coil spring (84% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (29% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (34% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Suspension arm (170% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage (82% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.45% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Other suspension component (60% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.16% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system (29% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.8% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.35% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.13% fail on Other body component
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system (57% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.027% fail on Tank
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
    • 0.16% fail on Floor
    • 0.13% fail on Cabs
      • 0.13% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.080% fail on Seats
      • 0.080% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Doors
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 4.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (22% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts (66% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas (100% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Condition (75% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements
    • 0.40% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Airbags (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Drivers airbag (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers (27% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.053% fail on View to rear
      • 0.053% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.5% fail on Tyres (42% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (48% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (49% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Steering linkage components (62% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.80% fail on Track rod end (55% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering (90% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Pipes and hoses (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Rams
    • 0.21% fail on Steering gear (79% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.027% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.77% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.24% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.027% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.027% fail on Speedometer

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