MOT reliability
Mazda Aero
7 vehicles · 115 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mazda Aero vehicles and 115 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Aero has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 160,905 miles.
7
Vehicles
115
MOT tests
6,225
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Aero problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Aero MOT tests:
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Other53%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Brakes12%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering3%
Mazda Aero pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 86% |
| 2 | 9 | 56% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 6 | 50% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Aero MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Aero MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (5 times)
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Mazda Aero pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 202,251 |
| 2013 | 2 | 43 | 58% | 190,926 |
| 2011 | 2 | 35 | 77% | 136,223 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 142,700 |
| 1999 | 1 | 12 | 58% | 127,090 |
Mazda Aero reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mazda Aero vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Aero MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b).
The typical Mazda Aero in our data has covered around
160,905 miles.
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