MAZDA MX-5 MOT Pass Rate
77.3% of 27,693 MAZDA MX-5 MOT tests pass.
The MX-5 has a pass rate of 77.3%, a little higher than the average across all MAZDA models (76.3%).
At 77.3%, The MAZDA MX-5 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA MX-5 tested at 3–6 years pass 95.8% of the time, compared with just 70.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.8% | 1,506 | 22,771 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.9% | 4,307 | 37,032 miles |
| 10–15 years | 81.4% | 5,368 | 55,539 miles |
| 15+ years | 70.7% | 16,495 | 85,705 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA MX-5
The most common reason the MAZDA MX-5 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.2% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 42.0% | excessively binding |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.2% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 22.1% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.2% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 13.7% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 13.0% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 9.7% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 3.7% | gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 72.6% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 73.2% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 74.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 83.2% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 87.5% pass rate
- MAZDA 5 — 59.1% pass rate