MOT reliability

Mazda Caravel

Q: Is the Mazda Caravel reliable?

Across 1 Mazda Caravel vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda Caravel?

The typical Mazda Caravel in our data has covered around 146,147 miles.

1 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda Caravel vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Caravel has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,147 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

4,649

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Caravel problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Caravel MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension85%
Other15%
Emissions & nuisance15%

Mazda Caravel pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	1	100%
18	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda Caravel MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Caravel MOT tests:

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
front brake pads low (1 times)
BOTH REAR TYRES ARE NEARING LIMITS AND ARE PERISHED (1 times)
Emissions not tested running too hot (8.2.1.2 (d)) (1 times)
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (1 times)

Mazda Caravel pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2000	1	13	85%	146,147

Mazda Caravel reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda Caravel vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Caravel MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15C (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/65/HR15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Mazda Caravel in our data has covered around 146,147 miles.

Compare the Mazda Caravel

See how the Mazda Caravel stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:

Caravel vs 3 Caravel vs Mx-5 Caravel vs 6 Caravel vs 2

Check a specific Mazda Caravel

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Mazda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks