MOT reliability
Mazda Capella
12 vehicles · 106 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Mazda Capella vehicles and 106 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Capella has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 116,222 miles.
12
Vehicles
106
MOT tests
7,575
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Capella problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Capella MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Brakes5%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Identification & plates1%
Mazda Capella pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 33% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 4 | 100% |
| 14 | 10 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 6 | 67% |
| 17 | 7 | 71% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Capella MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Capella MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (3 times)
- headlights misty beam pattern just within limits set (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) (2 times)
- unable to inspect pads due to wheel design (2 times)
Mazda Capella pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 52,173 |
| 2004 | 2 | 29 | 79% | 124,744 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 78,027 |
| 1999 | 3 | 21 | 81% | 129,768 |
| 1998 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 115,388 |
| 1995 | 2 | 22 | 64% | 101,754 |
| 1992 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 149,975 |
| 1989 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 156,805 |
Mazda Capella reliability FAQ
Across 12 Mazda Capella vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Capella MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a).
The typical Mazda Capella in our data has covered around
116,222 miles.
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