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Mazda Euros roadster vs Mazda Mx-5: reliability comparison

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

Mazda Euros roadster
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Euros roadster (90%) 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 Euros roadster Mazda Mx-5
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 77%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 23%
Faults & advisories per test 0.4 ✓ 1.8
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 1%
Average mileage 61,125 mi 90,085 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 162,634

Most common faults

Mazda Euros roadster

  1. first didget on VIN number reads W on registration certificate, but reads N on car VIN plate
  2. nearside & offside track rod end dust gaiters split
  3. offside front top ball joint dust gaiter split
  4. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 Euros roadster (90%) and Mazda Mx-5 (77%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda Euros roadster 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.