MOT reliability
Mazda Efini
17 vehicles · 151 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Mazda Efini vehicles and 151 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Efini has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 194,389 miles.
17
Vehicles
151
MOT tests
5,957
Avg miles / year
2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Efini problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Efini MOT tests:
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Other118%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Mazda Efini pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 14 | 79% |
| 11 | 12 | 75% |
| 12 | 13 | 69% |
| 13 | 15 | 67% |
| 14 | 15 | 53% |
| 15 | 12 | 50% |
| 16 | 12 | 58% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 7 | 57% |
| 19 | 4 | 75% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (14), Petrol (3)
Most common Mazda Efini MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Efini MOT tests:
- Oil leak (19 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (5 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (4 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Mazda Efini pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 253,174 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 887,686 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 145,217 |
| 1997 | 4 | 58 | 66% | 146,354 |
| 1996 | 5 | 45 | 60% | 145,708 |
| 1995 | 2 | 13 | 69% | 165,318 |
| 1993 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 114,363 |
Mazda Efini reliability FAQ
Across 17 Mazda Efini vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Efini MOT issues are:
Oil leak; Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d).
The typical Mazda Efini in our data has covered around
194,389 miles.
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