MAZDA B SERIES MOT pass rate
67.0% of 2,433 MAZDA B SERIES MOT tests pass.
The B SERIES passes 67.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
The MAZDA B SERIES passes 67.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 66.9% | 2,411 | 119,935 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA B SERIES
The most common reason the MAZDA B SERIES fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 84.0% | Not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 71.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Suspension | 49.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 48.6% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 18.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.1% | Emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Steering | 9.5% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 3.6% | Fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA B SERIES?
- 67.0% of MAZDA B SERIES MOT tests pass, based on 2,433 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA B SERIES?
- The most common reason the MAZDA B SERIES fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 84.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MAZDA B SERIES's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.