MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX5 : 1996

Mazda MX5 1996

Tests: 1,085

Pass rate: 65.71%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major14%
2Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major14%
3Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major13%
4Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major13%
5Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major12%
6Parking brake inoperative on one side.1.4.1(a)Major9%
7Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major9%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major9%
9Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major9%
10Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.8.2.1.2(a)Major8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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