MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX5 : 1993

Mazda MX5 1993

Tests: 322

Pass rate: 68.32%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major17%
2Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major15%
3Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major13%
4Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major13%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major12%
6Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major11%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major11%
8Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major10%
9Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major10%
10Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major9%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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