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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
70.3% pass rate
from 8,312 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (15% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (18% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (28% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Pins and bushes (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint dust cover (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.67% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.072% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension rod (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Other suspension component (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (82% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.024% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (83% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp) (44% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (40% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.70% fail on Brake discs and drums (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs (45% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
        • 0.012% fail on Linkage
    • 0.36% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (69% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.048% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Lever (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Hand lever (89% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (65% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (51% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Battery(ies) (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors (86% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.024% fail on Bonnet (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Condition of glass (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Windscreen (81% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (41% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Spark ignition (23% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.036% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.012% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.024% fail on Compression ignition (98% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.012% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system (59% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Integral vehicle structure (93% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (97% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame condition
        • 0.024% fail on Strengthening plate (17 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.31% fail on Chassis (84% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Chassis condition (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Strengthening plate (13 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Fuel system (90% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.036% fail on Body (80% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Doors (92% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Transmission (99% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Floor
    • 0.024% fail on Seats (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.012% fail on Cabs
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 1.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.38% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.38% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.072% fail on Power steering (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
      • 0.024% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.17% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
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