MOT reliability
Mazda Carol
3 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mazda Carol vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Carol has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,460 miles.
3
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
4,534
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Carol problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Carol MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
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Other25%
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Brakes20%
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Lamps & electrical17%
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Visibility7%
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Body & structure7%
Mazda Carol pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 4 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mazda Carol MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Carol MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- reverse light not working (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Mazda Carol pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 46,051 |
| 2007 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 125,362 |
| 1993 | 1 | 22 | 68% | 102,968 |
Mazda Carol reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mazda Carol vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Carol MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)).
The typical Mazda Carol in our data has covered around
91,460 miles.
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