MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX5 : 2005
Mazda MX5 2005
Tests: 3,372
Pass rate: 62.69%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 2 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 11% |
| 3 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. | 8.2.1.2(c) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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