Mazda Mx-5 + MOT data by year
The Mazda Mx-5 + appears in 551,879 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1983–2024. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 81.1%.
551,879
MOT tests analysed
81.1%
Pass rate
18.9%
Fail rate
1983–2024
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 4,646 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1996 | 7,376 | 74.9% | 25.1% | Brakes |
| 1997 | 11,839 | 75.0% | 25.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1998 | 16,691 | 76.2% | 23.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 1999 | 18,610 | 74.3% | 25.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2000 | 18,689 | 73.1% | 26.9% | Emissions & environmental |
| 2002 | 21,657 | 74.7% | 25.4% | Brakes |
| 2003 | 28,425 | 72.8% | 27.2% | Suspension |
| 2004 | 22,072 | 73.5% | 26.5% | Brakes |
| 2005 | 21,938 | 74.8% | 25.2% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 25,365 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.1% | 44,822 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 38,196 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.9% | 37,894 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 4.2% | 22,899 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 19,482 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.7% | 14,844 |
| 7 | Tyres | 2.6% | 14,352 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.8% | 9,907 |
Methodology & source. Based on 551,879 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.