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MOT reliability

Mazda 929 l

2,006 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2,006 Mazda 929 l vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 929 l has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 54,261 miles.

2,006
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
400
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 929 l problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 929 l MOT tests:

  • Other80%
  • Seatbelts & equipment20%
  • Emissions & nuisance7%

Mazda 929 l pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
18250%
20367%

Fuel types: Petrol (2,005), Diesel (1)

Most common Mazda 929 l MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 929 l MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
  2. Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
  3. Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  4. Rear tyres slightly perished. (1 times)
  5. Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  6. Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (1 times)
  7. Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) (1 times)
  12. Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c) (1 times)
  13. Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) (1 times)
  14. Offside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) (1 times)
  15. Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Mazda 929 l pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 4 50% 51,321
1986 1 2 100% 52,400
1983 1 3 100% 59,062

Mazda 929 l reliability FAQ

Across 2,006 Mazda 929 l vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 929 l MOT issues are: Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b); Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2); Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Mazda 929 l in our data has covered around 54,261 miles.

Compare the Mazda 929 l

See how the Mazda 929 l stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:

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