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MOT reliability

Mazda Porter

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
54%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda Porter vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Porter has an overall 54% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 56,856 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
1,307
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
15%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Porter problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Porter MOT tests:

  • Brakes30%
  • Lamps & electrical26%
  • Visibility15%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Steering11%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension7%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda Porter MOT faults

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

  1. Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
  2. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  3. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  4. Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  5. Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  6. Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  8. Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  9. Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  10. Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction air freshner (3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d)) (1 times)
  12. Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a)) (1 times)
  13. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  14. Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  15. Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps switch worn (4.1.3 (a)) (1 times)

Mazda Porter pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1987 1 9 44% 22,909
1984 1 4 75% 90,804

Mazda Porter reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda Porter vehicles in our MOT data, 54% pass the MOT (a 46% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Porter MOT issues are: Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)); Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)); Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)).

The typical Mazda Porter in our data has covered around 56,856 miles.

Compare the Mazda Porter

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