MOT reliability
Mazda Mx5 roadster
15 vehicles · 196 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 15 Mazda Mx5 roadster vehicles and 196 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx5 roadster has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,835 miles.
15
Vehicles
196
MOT tests
5,634
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mx5 roadster problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mx5 roadster MOT tests:
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Other76%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Brakes9%
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Steering4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure3%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mazda Mx5 roadster pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 67% |
| 2 | 4 | 75% |
| 3 | 10 | 50% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 13 | 69% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 11 | 64% |
| 11 | 9 | 56% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 8 | 75% |
| 14 | 8 | 62% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 8 | 62% |
| 17 | 8 | 62% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
| 19 | 9 | 56% |
| 20 | 7 | 57% |
Fuel types: Petrol (14), Other (1)
Most common Mazda Mx5 roadster MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mx5 roadster MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (15 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Oil leak (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (5 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (5 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Mazda Mx5 roadster pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 87,660 |
| 2006 | 1 | 11 | 73% | 115,092 |
| 2004 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 181,193 |
| 2003 | 3 | 44 | 59% | 156,186 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 58% | 131,670 |
| 2000 | 2 | 47 | 83% | 121,708 |
| 1999 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 58,340 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 84,111 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 58,870 |
| 1991 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 154,514 |
| 1990 | 1 | 29 | 59% | 126,809 |
Mazda Mx5 roadster reliability FAQ
Across 15 Mazda Mx5 roadster vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx5 roadster MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Mazda Mx5 roadster in our data has covered around
120,835 miles.
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