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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2009
73.9% pass rate
from 4,381 tests in 2021
(34% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Coil springs (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.0% fail on Coil spring (41% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.55% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.89% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.091% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.52% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.16% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.046% fail on Suspension rod (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.068% fail on Wheel bearings (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.023% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Brake performance (24% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.023% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (78% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (97% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp) (97% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (48% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (35% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.30% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.091% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.091% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.091% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.091% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.068% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.023% fail on Leaks
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.023% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.023% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.023% fail on Other components
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.0% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.068% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (50% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.71% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Electrical equipment (77% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.023% fail on Horn
    • 0.068% fail on Direction indicators (97% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Flashing type (97% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.046% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.046% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Rear fog lamp (93% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamp switch
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.94% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.046% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.068% fail on Compression ignition (95% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.023% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.023% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.87% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.14% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.023% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.14% fail on Chassis (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Chassis condition (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Seats
      • 0.046% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Transmission
      • 0.023% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.023% fail on Joints
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
  • 0.27% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.27% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (67% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Condition (68% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.068% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2009 cars)
  • 0.16% fail on Road Wheels (67% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Condition
  • 0.091% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.023% fail on Universal joint
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