MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX5 : 2003

Mazda MX5 2003

Tests: 4,253

Pass rate: 61.86%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point.7.1.1(a)(i)Major16%
2Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major14%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major12%
4Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened.5.3.1(b)(i)Major11%
5Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits.8.2.1.2(c)Major11%
6Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major10%
7Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major8%
8Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major7%
9Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major7%
10Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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