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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
89.3% pass rate
from 2,999 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.77% fail on Washers (45% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.033% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.77% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.60% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.067% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (82% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.033% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.033% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.033% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.033% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.033% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.033% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.0% fail on Tyres (55% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim (37% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.37% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Headlamp (62% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.067% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.067% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.033% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.1% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Springs (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.067% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.033% fail on Axles
      • 0.033% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.033% fail on Other suspension component
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.067% fail on Condition
    • 0.067% fail on Attachment
  • 0.10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.067% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.067% fail on Condition
  • 0.033% fail on Steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
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