Mazda 1300 dl vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 1300 dl
71%
MOT pass rate · 20,726 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 1300 dl (71%) 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 | Mazda Mx-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 71% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 29% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 78,136 mi | 90,085 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 20,726 | 162,634 |
Most common faults
Mazda 1300 dl
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- delamination outer edge of windscreen.
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mazda Mx-5
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 1300 dl (71%) 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 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.