Mazda MOT pass rate
877,994 MOT tests in 2024. Overall pass rate: 77.7%
Mazda has a 77.7% MOT pass rate based on 877,994 real DVSA test records from 2024. That is 0.6 percentage points below the UK average of 78.3%. It ranks 52 out of 85 makes.
The strongest model is the MX-5 R-Sport at 97.3%, while the Mpv is lowest at 58.8%.
The single most common reason a Mazda fails its MOT is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which accounted for 31,700 failures.
Most common Mazda MOT failures
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 31,700 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 16,158 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15,733 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 14,913 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 14,460 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 14,363 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13,706 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 13,435 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 12,182 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 11,842 |
How Mazda compares
Mazda pass rate77.7%
UK average78.3%
Black line = UK average (78.3%). Based on 57.7 million MOT tests.