Mazda MX-5 MOT Results
Registered in 201391.8% pass rate
from 2,679 tests in 2017
(52% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.
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2.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(43% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Windscreen
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2.2% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Position lamps
(66% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Front lamps (57% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Headlamps
(67% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate lamp (86% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Battery
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0.075% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.075% fail on Fog lamp
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0.037% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.037% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.037% fail on Individual lamps
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0.037% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.037% fail on Horn
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1.9% fail on
Brakes
(31% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Hub components
- 1.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.075% fail on Brake discs
- 0.037% fail on Brake calipers
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0.41% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.22% fail on Front wheels
- 0.19% fail on Rear wheels
- 0.037% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.11% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.075% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.037% fail on
Components
- 0.037% fail on Pipes
- 0.037% fail on Hoses
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0.037% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.037% fail on
Pedal
- 0.037% fail on Anti-slip
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0.037% fail on
Pedal
- 0.037% fail on Restricted movement
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1.3% fail on
Hub components
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1.8% fail on
Tyres
(62% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (53% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Valve stem
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0.63% fail on
Suspension
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.30% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.15% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.075% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.075% fail on Linkage condition (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.22% fail on Condition
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0.11% fail on
Tie bars/rods
(15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.075% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.037% fail on Condition
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0.037% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.037% fail on Condition
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0.037% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.037% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.30% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.22% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.15% fail on Emissions
- 0.11% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.037% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.19% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.19% fail on Registration plate
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0.075% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.075% fail on Attachment
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0.037% fail on
Steering
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0.037% fail on
Steering system
- 0.037% fail on Track rod end
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0.037% fail on
Steering system
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0.037% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.037% fail on Body condition
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