MOT reliability
Mazda Atenza
15 vehicles · 175 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Mazda Atenza vehicles and 175 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Atenza has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 123,038 miles.
15
Vehicles
175
MOT tests
10,138
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Atenza problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Atenza MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Lamps & electrical22%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Identification & plates4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
Mazda Atenza pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 80% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 7 | 71% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 8 | 62% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 6 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 10 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 12 | 58% |
| 16 | 11 | 55% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 8 | 50% |
| 19 | 9 | 56% |
| 20 | 9 | 56% |
Fuel types: Petrol (13), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Atenza MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Atenza MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (7 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (6 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (3 times)
Mazda Atenza pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 21 | 76% | 162,733 |
| 2014 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 127,001 |
| 2013 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 66,698 |
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 85,122 |
| 2006 | 1 | 25 | 80% | 161,518 |
| 2005 | 2 | 14 | 57% | 139,241 |
| 2004 | 2 | 44 | 59% | 137,431 |
| 2003 | 3 | 32 | 62% | 110,909 |
Mazda Atenza reliability FAQ
Across 15 Mazda Atenza vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Atenza MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mazda Atenza in our data has covered around
123,038 miles.
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