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MOT reliability

Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line

1,654 vehicles · 233 completed MOT tests analysed
97%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1,654 Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line vehicles and 233 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line has an overall 97% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 12,982 miles.

1,654
Vehicles
233
MOT tests
0.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
  • Brakes41%
  • Other6%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Visibility5%

Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
212100%
322197%

Fuel types: Petrol (1,654)

Most common Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  3. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted or scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  7. Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted or scored (uneven worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  8. Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Undertrays fitted (2 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play at passengers rear wheel bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)

Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2024 1 1 100% 14,280
2023 223 232 97% 12,977

Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line reliability FAQ

Across 1,654 Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line vehicles in our MOT data, 97% pass the MOT (a 3% failure rate), with about 0.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line in our data has covered around 12,982 miles.

Compare the Mazda Mx-5 exclusive-line

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