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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2006
67.0% pass rate
from 7,346 tests in 2021
(24% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 6.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Springs (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Coil springs (15% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Coil spring (16% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket
      • 0.014% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (26% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.095% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.97% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms (83% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint (96% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers (33% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.068% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.041% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 7.9% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Service brake performance (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Rbt (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.054% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.054% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (85% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.50% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (40% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (43% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (82% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (80% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested (63% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums (33% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs (32% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (87% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Cable (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-lock braking system (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.18% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Lever (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.095% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.082% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Pedal
      • 0.014% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (64% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (63% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Headlamp levelling device (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.027% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters (70% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.027% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.014% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.014% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (44% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (49% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.014% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.11% fail on Non catalyst emissions (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.054% fail on Fluid leaks (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.041% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Exhaust system (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Doors (81% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.054% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.054% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
        • 0.014% fail on Catch
    • 0.068% fail on Body (70% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Body condition
      • 0.027% fail on Other body component (79% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
    • 0.068% fail on Cabs
      • 0.068% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.054% fail on Fuel system (87% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.054% fail on Floor (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.014% fail on Transmission
      • 0.014% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (68% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Size/type (90% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 2.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (40% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Requirements
    • 0.38% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Airbags
      • 0.054% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.014% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.50% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.50% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.37% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Power steering (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Other components
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Steering column
  • 0.11% fail on Road Wheels (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages
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