Mazda Bilibong vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda Bilibong
55%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Bilibong (55%) 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 Bilibong | Mazda Mx-5 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 55% | 77% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 45% | 23% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 4.1 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 4% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 199,899 mi | 90,085 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 162,634 |
Most common faults
Mazda Bilibong
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- o/s/r light unit broken
- rear seats and seat belts not tested due to vehicle being loaded
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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 Bilibong (55%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda Bilibong 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.