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Mazda 1300 dl auto vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mazda 1300 dl auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 1,607 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 1300 dl auto (67%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 1300 dl auto Mazda Mx-5
MOT pass rate 67% 77% ✓
MOT failure rate 33% 23% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 0.7 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 83,328 mi 90,085 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,607 162,634

Most common faults

Mazda 1300 dl auto

  1. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  2. screen cracked †corrosion holes at o/s/f floor pan and n/s/f inner sill
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Mazda Mx-5

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 1300 dl auto (67%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 1300 dl auto report Full Mazda Mx-5 report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.