MOT reliability

Mazda M x

Q: Is the Mazda M x reliable?

Across 1 Mazda M x vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

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

The typical Mazda M x in our data has covered around 160,520 miles.

1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed

65%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda M x vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mazda M x has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 160,520 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

6,087

Avg miles / year

1.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda M x problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda M x MOT tests:

Other115%
Lamps & electrical10%
Emissions & nuisance7%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
Steering5%
Brakes2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mazda M x pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	2	50%
9	1	100%
10	2	50%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%
15	2	50%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda M x MOT faults

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (2 times)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing (2 times)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing (2 times)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (2 times)
o/s/r disc corroded (2 times)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
Oil leak (2 times)
brake servo slight corrosion (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (1 times)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (1 times)

Mazda M x pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1999	1	23	65%	160,520

Mazda M x reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda M x vehicles in our MOT data, 65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about 1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda M x MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mazda M x in our data has covered around 160,520 miles.

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