MOT reliability
Mazda 8
9 vehicles · 69 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mazda 8 vehicles and 69 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 8 has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 114,006 miles.
9
Vehicles
69
MOT tests
11,372
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 8 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension39%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Other14%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering3%
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Visibility1%
Mazda 8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 12 | 58% |
| 12 | 12 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9)
Most common Mazda 8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 8 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mazda 8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 19 | 74% | 85,788 |
| 2010 | 2 | 12 | 67% | 127,544 |
| 2007 | 3 | 38 | 66% | 142,604 |
Mazda 8 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mazda 8 vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 8 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s) .
The typical Mazda 8 in our data has covered around
114,006 miles.
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