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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2010
77.4% pass rate
from 4,787 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Linkage ball joints (53% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Ball joint dust cover (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.021% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.042% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.042% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.021% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.084% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.063% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.021% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.021% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.021% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (38% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.021% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.021% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (sp) (70% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.042% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.042% fail on Service brake imbalance (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance (92% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.021% fail on Cable
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.042% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Electronic stability control (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.021% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.021% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.021% fail on Lever
    • 0.021% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 3.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (95% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (85% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.021% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.021% fail on View to rear
      • 0.021% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (57% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions (39% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.042% fail on Catalytic converter
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (91% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.021% fail on Chassis
      • 0.021% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.021% fail on Body
      • 0.021% fail on Panel
    • 0.021% fail on Undertray
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.084% fail on Steering (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end (98% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.021% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.021% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.084% fail on Road Wheels (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition
    • 0.042% fail on Attachment (88% better than other 2010 cars)
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