MOT reliability

Mazda Mx-5 dakar

Q: Is the Mazda Mx-5 dakar reliable?

Across 18 Mazda Mx-5 dakar vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

18 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed

73%

MOT pass rate

Based on 18 Mazda Mx-5 dakar vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx-5 dakar has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,728 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

7,448

Avg miles / year

0.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mx-5 dakar problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mx-5 dakar MOT tests:

Other105%
Seatbelts & equipment11%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension5%

Mazda Mx-5 dakar pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
8	2	100%
9	9	67%
10	9	67%
11	6	83%
12	3	67%
13	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (18)

Most common Mazda Mx-5 dakar MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mx-5 dakar MOT tests:

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
The n/s wiper blade is split in two places (though clearing the screen). (1 times)
The o/s/r brake disc outer face is pitted almost to excess. (1 times)
The vehicle has temporary headlamp beam deflectors fitted. (1 times)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) (1 times)
front to rear brake pipe corroded at clip near front . (1 times)
near side and off side rear sills corroding badly. (1 times)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)

Mazda Mx-5 dakar pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1997	6	30	73%	128,728

Mazda Mx-5 dakar reliability FAQ

Across 18 Mazda Mx-5 dakar vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx-5 dakar MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3); Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g).

The typical Mazda Mx-5 dakar in our data has covered around 128,728 miles.

Compare the Mazda Mx-5 dakar

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