MOT reliability
Mazda Protege
41 vehicles · 195 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 41 Mazda Protege vehicles and 195 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Protege has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,669 miles.
41
Vehicles
195
MOT tests
6,554
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Protege problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Protege MOT tests:
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Other111%
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Brakes6%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension0%
Mazda Protege pass rate by age
How the Mazda Protege's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 50% |
| 2 | 3 | 67% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 21 | 62% |
| 7 | 14 | 64% |
| 8 | 20 | 65% |
| 9 | 18 | 67% |
| 10 | 29 | 55% |
| 11 | 16 | 75% |
| 12 | 16 | 62% |
| 13 | 11 | 73% |
| 14 | 7 | 57% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (41)
Most common Mazda Protege MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Protege MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (10 times)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (10 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (7 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (7 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Mazda Protege pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 120,634 |
| 2005 | 2 | 7 | 57% | 81,305 |
| 2004 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 127,147 |
| 2003 | 5 | 29 | 66% | 76,479 |
| 2002 | 5 | 26 | 58% | 112,826 |
| 2001 | 3 | 20 | 60% | 112,256 |
| 2000 | 9 | 36 | 67% | 86,696 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 71,598 |
| 1998 | 3 | 20 | 70% | 105,786 |
| 1997 | 3 | 21 | 76% | 88,731 |
| 1996 | 3 | 16 | 62% | 69,758 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 130,245 |
| 1992 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 158,314 |
| 1990 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 109,584 |
Mazda Protege reliability FAQ
Across 41 Mazda Protege vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Protege MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b); Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b).
The typical Mazda Protege in our data has covered around
97,669 miles.
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