MOT reliability
Mazda A
1 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mazda A vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mazda A has an overall 64% pass rate.
1
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
1.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda A problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda A MOT tests:
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Other77%
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Steering18%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Mazda A pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda A MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda A MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Mazda A pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 14 | 64% | — |
Mazda A reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mazda A vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda A MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4); Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c).
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