MOT reliability
Mazda Saloon
6 vehicles · 77 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mazda Saloon vehicles and 77 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Saloon has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 161,208 miles.
6
Vehicles
77
MOT tests
7,149
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Saloon problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Saloon MOT tests:
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Other92%
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Brakes9%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Mazda Saloon pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 6 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 50% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 5 | 60% |
| 10 | 6 | 50% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Mazda Saloon MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Saloon MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) (2 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (2 times)
- Battery insecure (2 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- front number loose (2 times)
- hand brake slightly high (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Mazda Saloon pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 21 | 57% | 109,030 |
| 2006 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 171,442 |
| 2000 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 49,636 |
| 1996 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 212,241 |
| 1992 | 1 | 14 | 64% | 215,047 |
Mazda Saloon reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mazda Saloon vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Saloon MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).
The typical Mazda Saloon in our data has covered around
161,208 miles.
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