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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
87.1% pass rate
from 2,885 tests in 2021
(46% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (30% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.28% fail on Brake discs and drums (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Brake performance (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.035% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.035% fail on Pedal
    • 0.035% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (20 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Springs (67% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Coil springs (67% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Coil spring (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.035% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Stop lamp (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.035% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Tread depth (86% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.069% fail on Body, chassis, structure (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.035% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.035% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.035% fail on Steering
    • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.035% fail on Steering arm
  • 0.035% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.035% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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