MOT reliability

Mazda M

Q: Is the Mazda M reliable?

Across 2 Mazda M vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda M in our data has covered around 154,814 miles.

2 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed

82%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda M vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Mazda M has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,814 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,888

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda M problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda M MOT tests:

Emissions & nuisance27%
Body & structure27%
Other23%
Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
Lamps & electrical14%
Brakes5%

Mazda M pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Other (1), Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda M MOT faults

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Rear suspension components corroded (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Oil leak (1 times)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (d) (i)) (1 times)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) (1 times)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Mazda M pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1994	1	18	89%	209,080

Mazda M reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda M vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda M MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear suspension components corroded; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda M in our data has covered around 154,814 miles.

Compare the Mazda M

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