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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
61.0% pass rate
from 4,572 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance (23% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Service brake performance (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.8% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (70% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake imbalance (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance (52% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (55% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (60% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.044% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (38% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.022% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.92% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.55% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.55% fail on Lever
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.066% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.022% fail on Valves
    • 0.066% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.044% fail on Other braking system component
        • 0.022% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.044% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.022% fail on Leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
  • 13% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (49% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Linkage ball joints (46% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Linkage (83% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.4% fail on Suspension arms (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.98% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm (59% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Springs (76% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Coil springs (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Coil spring (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Mounting
      • 0.13% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.61% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.50% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.48% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Axles
      • 0.022% fail on Axle
    • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.022% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (29% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Dipswitch
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp (66% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.48% fail on Horn
      • 0.28% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.087% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.61% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.087% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.087% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.022% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (14% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.022% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.4% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (27% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Body
      • 0.24% fail on Panel
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Body condition
    • 0.22% fail on Floor (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.066% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.066% fail on Undertray
    • 0.044% fail on Transmission (99% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Doors (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Non catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.044% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.022% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.022% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.6% fail on Seat belts (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 6.5% fail on Prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Condition (61% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment
    • 0.46% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 4.9% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (22% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.022% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type (83% better than other 2004 cars)
  • 2.3% fail on Steering (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Track rod end (72% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
        • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage
      • 0.022% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.68% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Pipes and hoses (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Other components
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
    • 0.022% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.022% fail on Steering play
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels (56% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Condition
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.022% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.022% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.022% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.022% fail on Speedometer

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