MOT reliability
Mazda Speed
5 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mazda Speed vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Speed has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,124 miles.
5
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
7,153
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Speed problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Speed MOT tests:
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Other84%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension18%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Brakes1%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mazda Speed pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 4 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda Speed MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Speed MOT tests:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Centre exhaust flexi pipe is heavily corroded (3 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
- slight diesel weep (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (2 times)
Mazda Speed pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 76,399 |
| 2011 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 49,728 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 43,722 |
| 2004 | 1 | 17 | 65% | 175,882 |
| 1996 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 244,892 |
Mazda Speed reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mazda Speed vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Speed MOT issues are:
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mazda Speed in our data has covered around
118,124 miles.
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