Mazda MX-5 MOT Results

Registered in 2018

93.1% pass rate

from 4,352 tests in 2021

(41% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-5 is unusually good or bad.

2.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (33% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.092% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.092% fail on Horn
- 0.069% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.023% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.023% fail on Hazard warning
  - 0.023% fail on Switch
- 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
1.5% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Wipers (68% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Washers
- 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.046% fail on Windscreen
1.3% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Tread depth (82% better than other 2018 cars)
1.0% fail on Brakes
- 0.74% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.74% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.74% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.046% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.046% fail on Brake discs
- 0.21% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.046% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.023% fail on Rbt
      - 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.023% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.023% fail on Hand lever
- 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.023% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.023% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.023% fail on Anti-lock braking system
0.30% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.28% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.25% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.023% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.023% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.023% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.023% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.023% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
0.25% fail on Suspension
- 0.11% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.046% fail on Ball joint
- 0.046% fail on Other suspension component (8 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Pins and bushes (36 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.023% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.023% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.023% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.023% fail on Linkage
- 0.023% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.023% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.023% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
0.092% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.092% fail on Registration plates
0.092% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (71% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.046% fail on Condition
- 0.046% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.046% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.023% fail on Condition
- 0.023% 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.