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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
82.7% pass rate
from 3,159 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.1% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.60% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 2.1% fail on Springs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Coil springs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (79% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (60% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.063% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (35% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.032% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.032% fail on Rbt
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (34% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.095% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.063% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.032% fail on Pedal
      • 0.032% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.032% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.032% fail on Lever
    • 0.032% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.032% fail on Other components
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (71% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.032% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.032% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.032% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.032% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.032% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 2.4% fail on Tyres (56% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Size/type
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Exhaust emissions (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.032% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.032% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.032% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 0.25% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust system (74% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.095% fail on Attachment
    • 0.032% fail on Condition
  • 0.032% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.032% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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