MOT reliability
Mazda Roadster
12 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 12 Mazda Roadster vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Roadster has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,319 miles.
12
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
1,552
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Roadster problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Roadster MOT tests:
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Other38%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes25%
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Lamps & electrical12%
Mazda Roadster pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Other (4)
Most common Mazda Roadster MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Roadster MOT tests:
- Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (1 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b) (1 times)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Forward Trailing Arm is Bent (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) (1 times)
- Brake fluid not visible Dark and Dirty (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mazda Roadster pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,481 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 180,607 |
| 2017 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 178,081 |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 68,518 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 33,030 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 93,267 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 94,541 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 43,766 |
Mazda Roadster reliability FAQ
Across 12 Mazda Roadster vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Roadster MOT issues are:
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7).
The typical Mazda Roadster in our data has covered around
88,319 miles.
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