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MOT reliability

Mazda Mk1

1 vehicles · 19 completed MOT tests analysed
58%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda Mk1 vehicles and 19 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mk1 has an overall 58% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 154,863 miles.

1
Vehicles
19
MOT tests
4,605
Avg miles / year
3.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mk1 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mk1 MOT tests:

  • Other74%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
  • Steering6%
  • Lamps & electrical4%
  • Brakes3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Mazda Mk1 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
4250%
51100%
61100%
71100%
91100%
10250%
11250%
121100%
13250%
14333%
1510%
16250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda Mk1 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mk1 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  2. Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  3. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  4. Oil leak (3 times)
  5. Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
  6. undertray fitted to vehicle obscuring some testablecmponents (2 times)
  7. Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b)) (2 times)

Mazda Mk1 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2002 1 19 58% 154,863

Mazda Mk1 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda Mk1 vehicles in our MOT data, 58% pass the MOT (a 42% failure rate), with about 3.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mk1 MOT issues are: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b).

The typical Mazda Mk1 in our data has covered around 154,863 miles.

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