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Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
92.8% pass rate
from 4,581 tests in 2021
(43% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.2% fail on Brakes
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (39% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.28% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Rbt
          • 0.044% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.022% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.022% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.044% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.044% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.022% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.022% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.022% fail on Lever
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.087% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.087% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.065% fail on Horn
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.065% fail on Direction indicators (73% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Flashing type (73% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.022% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.044% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.022% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.022% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Wipers (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Washers
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Tread depth (79% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.065% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.065% fail on Other suspension component (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.044% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.044% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.20% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.044% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.022% fail on Condition
    • 0.022% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review

  • Mazda MX-5 RF (2017 on)
    Just as good to drive as the soft-top. More secure. Arguably more stylish.
  • Mazda MX-5 (2015 on)
    Excellent handling makes it fun to drive. 1.5-litre model works very well on uneven UK roads. 2.0 as quick as many drivers would ever want. Well-equipped for the money.

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