MOT reliability
Mazda Caravan
8 vehicles · 165 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mazda Caravan vehicles and 165 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Caravan has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,148 miles.
8
Vehicles
165
MOT tests
6,873
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Caravan problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Caravan MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension24%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure10%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Steering1%
Mazda Caravan pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 3 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 8 | 50% |
| 6 | 7 | 57% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 62% |
| 10 | 6 | 83% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 9 | 78% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 9 | 89% |
| 17 | 10 | 50% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 6 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (3)
Most common Mazda Caravan MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Caravan MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (9 times)
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (6 times)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
Mazda Caravan pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 19 | 84% | 179,210 |
| 2008 | 1 | 28 | 68% | 180,339 |
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 131,484 |
| 2004 | 1 | 18 | 72% | 184,291 |
| 2001 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 215,369 |
| 2000 | 1 | 25 | 68% | 160,566 |
| 1999 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 85,959 |
| 1995 | 1 | 21 | 62% | 279,970 |
Mazda Caravan reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mazda Caravan vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Caravan MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)); Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)).
The typical Mazda Caravan in our data has covered around
177,148 miles.
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