Mazda Mx-5 vs Mazda Premacy gxi di turb: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda Mx-5
77%
MOT pass rate · 162,634 vehicles
Mazda Premacy gxi di turb
86%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda Mx-5 (77%) and Mazda Premacy gxi di turb (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda Mx-5 | Mazda Premacy gxi di turb |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 77% | 86% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 23% | 14% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,085 mi | 109,904 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 162,634 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Mazda Premacy gxi di turb
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- front no plate cracked
- air bag light on
- near side rear tyre starting to persh on sidewall
- Advise airbag light is on.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda Mx-5 (77%) and Mazda Premacy gxi di turb (86%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.