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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2002
62.7% pass rate
from 4,550 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 8.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.4% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake performance (61% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (63% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 2.2% fail on Parking brake performance (70% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.088% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.97% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.97% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (35% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.81% fail on Parking brake control (91% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Lever (93% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.088% fail on Valves
      • 0.022% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.044% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.044% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.022% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks
  • 14% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Springs (51% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs (53% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.7% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.88% fail on Suspension arm (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joints (40% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Linkage
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.62% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.53% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component (56% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.18% fail on Shock absorbers (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Macpherson strut (79% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 8.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (63% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps (55% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
      • 0.022% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.022% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (32% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (72% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.35% fail on Horn
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.044% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.51% fail on Direction indicators (78% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Flashing type (78% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Side repeaters (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.24% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.088% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.088% fail on Switch
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (40% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.24% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.088% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.022% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.044% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks (72% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 6.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (34% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Strengthening plate (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (98% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
      • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system (41% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Body
      • 0.22% fail on Panel
      • 0.22% fail on Other body component
    • 0.20% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.088% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.066% fail on Door condition
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Seats (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.044% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Fuel system (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pipe
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.022% fail on Bumpers
  • 5.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (52% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Condition
    • 0.55% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (65% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Airbags
      • 0.15% fail on Drivers airbag (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.066% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (59% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (64% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.99% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Track rod end (65% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.77% fail on Power steering (87% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
      • 0.13% fail on Operation
      • 0.022% fail on Rams
    • 0.55% fail on Steering gear (40% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.066% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.066% fail on Speedometer

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