MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : B-Series
Mazda B-Series
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1981 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 3 | 66.67% | Brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 1986 | 5 | 60% | Stop lamps remain on when the brakes are released. |
| 1987 | 5 | 80% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1988 | 5 | 80% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1989 | 3 | 66.67% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1990 | 4 | 75% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 1991 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 1992 | 13 | 69.23% | Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points. |
| 1993 | 4 | 75% | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. |
| 1994 | 7 | 42.86% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1995 | 7 | 71.43% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 1996 | 5 | 80% | Number plate does not conform to requirements. |
| 1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 39 | 69.23% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1999 | 86 | 58.14% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2000 | 180 | 55.56% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2001 | 121 | 59.5% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2002 | 244 | 56.56% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2003 | 267 | 53.18% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2004 | 185 | 48.65% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2005 | 384 | 55.73% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 2006 | 141 | 62.41% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2007 | 6 | 50% | Leaking brake pipe or connection on a hydraulic system. |
| 2008 | 5 | 40% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2009 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 2 | 50% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 4 | 75% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 2012 | 3 | 66.67% | Smoke opacity levels exceed default limit. |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 1,738
Average Mazda B-Series pass rate: 56.56%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at mounting points. | 6.2.2(d)(i) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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