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MOT reliability

Mazda Eros

1 vehicles · 24 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda Eros vehicles and 24 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Eros has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 254,331 miles.

1
Vehicles
24
MOT tests
4,311
Avg miles / year
3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Eros problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Eros MOT tests:

  • Other67%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
  • Lamps & electrical12%
  • Emissions & nuisance11%
  • Brakes8%
  • Visibility5%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%
  • Steering1%

Mazda Eros pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
71100%
81100%
10250%
112100%
121100%
13250%
141100%
151100%
161100%
18250%
191100%
201100%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda Eros MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
  2. Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  4. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  5. Front registration plate in poor condition. (2 times)
  6. Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (2 times)
  7. all 4 ball joint boots split (2 times)
  8. front number plate cracked (2 times)
  9. Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c)) (2 times)
  13. All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a)) (2 times)
  14. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)

Mazda Eros pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 24 71% 254,331

Mazda Eros reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda Eros vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Eros MOT issues are: Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i); Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d).

The typical Mazda Eros in our data has covered around 254,331 miles.

Compare the Mazda Eros

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