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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
79.1% pass rate
from 3,466 tests in 2021
(38% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Springs (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring (23% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (30% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.087% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Linkage
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Pins and bushes (75% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.12% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.029% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.087% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.058% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.058% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.029% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.029% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (76% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.029% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (33% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.55% fail on Brake discs and drums (48% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.52% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.35% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.20% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.20% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.17% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.087% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.087% fail on Lever
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.029% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.029% fail on Additional braking device
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (70% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (61% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Horn
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.029% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.029% fail on Switch
    • 0.029% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.029% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Tread depth (74% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (45% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.029% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.029% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.029% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.029% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.058% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Condition (81% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Body, chassis, structure (92% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust system (86% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Seats
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.029% fail on Doors
      • 0.029% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.029% fail on Door condition
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.14% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Attachment
  • 0.087% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.029% fail on Other components
        • 0.029% fail on Steering component
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
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