MOT reliability
Mazda Convertible
7 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mazda Convertible vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Convertible has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 132,318 miles.
7
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
3,422
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Convertible problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Convertible MOT tests:
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Other65%
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Brakes15%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension11%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Steering4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility2%
Mazda Convertible pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 57% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 9 | 56% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 10 | 50% |
| 19 | 6 | 83% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Mazda Convertible MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Convertible MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Mazda Convertible pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 33 | 73% | 98,391 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 78% | 102,004 |
| 2000 | 1 | 22 | 64% | 183,766 |
| 1991 | 2 | 41 | 71% | 169,579 |
| 1990 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 141,782 |
Mazda Convertible reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mazda Convertible vehicles in our MOT data,
73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Convertible MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mazda Convertible in our data has covered around
132,318 miles.
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