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MOT reliability

Mazda Primacy

2 vehicles · 12 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda Primacy vehicles and 12 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Primacy has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 239,360 miles.

2
Vehicles
12
MOT tests
5,855
Avg miles / year
3.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Primacy problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Primacy MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Body & structure17%
  • Brakes15%
  • Steering11%
  • Emissions & nuisance4%
  • Visibility2%

Mazda Primacy pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
41100%
51100%
6250%
7250%
91100%
101100%
111100%
12250%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda Primacy MOT faults

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

  1. Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (3 times)
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
  9. Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  11. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Mazda Primacy pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 6 67% 82,945
2012 1 6 83% 395,776

Mazda Primacy reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda Primacy vehicles in our MOT data, 75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about 3.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Primacy MOT issues are: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mazda Primacy in our data has covered around 239,360 miles.

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