MOT reliability

Mazda Tamura

Q: Is the Mazda Tamura reliable?

Across 2 Mazda Tamura vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda Tamura?

The typical Mazda Tamura in our data has covered around 144,600 miles.

2 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed

77%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mazda Tamura vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Tamura has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 144,600 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

8,274

Avg miles / year

3.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Tamura problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Tamura MOT tests:

Other37%
Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
Brakes16%
Lamps & electrical10%
Steering8%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Visibility2%

Mazda Tamura pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	1	100%
4	1	100%
5	2	50%
6	1	100%
7	2	100%
8	2	100%
9	2	100%
10	2	100%
11	4	50%
12	2	100%
13	2	100%
14	3	67%
15	4	50%
16	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mazda Tamura MOT faults

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
plastic sill covers fitted (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b)) (2 times)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both nearside and offside (2 times)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)

Mazda Tamura pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2011	1	11	82%	126,466
2010	1	19	74%	162,734

Mazda Tamura reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mazda Tamura vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Tamura MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).

The typical Mazda Tamura in our data has covered around 144,600 miles.

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