Mazda MX-5 MOT Results
Registered in 201187.4% pass rate
from 2,961 tests in 2017
(49% 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.
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4.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.0% fail on Wipers
- 0.91% fail on Washers (40% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Windscreen
- 0.068% fail on Mirrors
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3.4% fail on
Brakes
(27% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.14% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.71% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.41% fail on Front wheels
- 0.14% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Brake operation
- 0.14% fail on Restricted movement
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0.10% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.10% fail on
Components
- 0.10% fail on Hoses
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0.10% fail on
Components
- 0.10% fail on ABS
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0.068% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.068% fail on Condition
- 0.034% fail on Electronic stability system
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
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2.8% fail on
Tyres
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Condition (43% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Tread depth (76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Valve stem
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2.5% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim (69% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.61% fail on
Headlamps
(66% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Position lamps
(76% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Front lamps (75% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Rear lamps (83% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Registration plate lamp (87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Stop lamp (90% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Direction indicators
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.034% fail on Switch
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0.14% fail on
Flashing type
(87% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.068% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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1.8% fail on
Suspension
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Coil springs
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.95% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.57% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.24% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.17% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.14% fail on Linkage condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Condition
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0.30% fail on
Shock absorbers
(63% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.068% fail on
Suspension arms
(93% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.068% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.95% fail on
Coil springs
(61% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.27% fail on Registration plate
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0.14% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.068% fail on Condition
- 0.068% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(85% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Emissions
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0.034% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.034% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.034% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.034% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.034% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.034% fail on Body condition
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