MOT reliability
Mazda Auto free top
5 vehicles · 108 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mazda Auto free top vehicles and 108 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Auto free top has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,315 miles.
5
Vehicles
108
MOT tests
5,146
Avg miles / year
3.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Auto free top problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Auto free top MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Auto free top pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 60% |
| 3 | 4 | 50% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 5 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 17 | 5 | 40% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (2)
Most common Mazda Auto free top MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Auto free top MOT tests:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (3 times)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
Mazda Auto free top pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 156,821 |
| 2010 | 1 | 24 | 67% | 198,499 |
| 2007 | 1 | 25 | 60% | 81,440 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 146,662 |
| 1995 | 1 | 28 | 61% | 178,153 |
Mazda Auto free top reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mazda Auto free top vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
3.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Auto free top MOT issues are:
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b); Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3).
The typical Mazda Auto free top in our data has covered around
152,315 miles.
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