Mazda Mx-5
MOT data from 167,686 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 82.2%. Average mileage at test: 67,899 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4,899 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3,603 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 3,453 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 2,771 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 2,763 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,681 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,622 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 2,350 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2,284 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 2,224 |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,419 | 79% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1991 | 1,628 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1992 | 1,083 | 77.9% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 1993 | 1,018 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 1994 | 1,059 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 1995 | 1,838 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1996 | 3,122 | 76.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1997 | 5,130 | 76.6% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, emissions levels exceed default limits | |||
| 1998 | 6,772 | 76.8% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1999 | 7,371 | 74.1% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2000 | 5,059 | 74% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2001 | 3,483 | 74.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2002 | 4,965 | 75.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2003 | 6,579 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2004 | 5,483 | 75.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2005 | 5,844 | 75.5% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2006 | 10,769 | 77.3% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2007 | 13,124 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 9,057 | 79.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2009 | 7,003 | 82% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 7,955 | 83% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2011 | 5,710 | 84% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 5,387 | 85.8% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 5,161 | 87.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2014 | 4,805 | 89% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | |||
| 2015 | 5,126 | 90.2% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2016 | 7,595 | 91.9% | |
| Top failures: significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2017 | 8,082 | 93.8% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2018 | 7,884 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2019 | 7,151 | 95% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2020 | 328 | 96.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2021 | 611 | 96.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
61,378 mi
Median
84,631 mi
75th percentile
103,059 mi
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