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MOT reliability

Mazda Mx5 import

1 vehicles · 11 completed MOT tests analysed
73%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda Mx5 import vehicles and 11 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx5 import has an overall 73% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 212,182 miles.

1
Vehicles
11
MOT tests
12,146
Avg miles / year
3.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mx5 import problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mx5 import MOT tests:

  • Other117%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Steering3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Brakes3%

Mazda Mx5 import pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
161100%
172100%
181100%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mazda Mx5 import MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mx5 import MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  3. Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  4. Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (3 times)
  5. Front number plate damaged. (2 times)
  6. centre stoplight not working - not sure it is connected (2 times)
  7. front number plate damaged/cracked (2 times)
  8. advise main beam switch is worn. (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (1 times)
  10. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)

Mazda Mx5 import pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1990 1 11 73% 212,182

Mazda Mx5 import reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda Mx5 import vehicles in our MOT data, 73% pass the MOT (a 27% failure rate), with about 3.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx5 import MOT issues are: Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b); Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b).

The typical Mazda Mx5 import in our data has covered around 212,182 miles.

Compare the Mazda Mx5 import

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