MOT reliability
Mazda Axela
10 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mazda Axela vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Axela has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 94,534 miles.
10
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
10,125
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Axela problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Axela MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension58%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Brakes11%
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Body & structure6%
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Other4%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Identification & plates2%
Mazda Axela pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Axela MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Axela MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Mazda Axela pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 108,188 |
| 2019 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 111,968 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 48,422 |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 89,184 |
| 2014 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 33,910 |
| 2010 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 122,186 |
| 2009 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 73,949 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 147,854 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 60% | 135,733 |
Mazda Axela reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mazda Axela vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Axela MOT issues are:
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)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mazda Axela in our data has covered around
94,534 miles.
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