Mazda MOT Check
Our Mazda MOT data covers 517,215 tests across 9 models. Overall, 72% of Mazdas passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars.
The Mazda CX-30 had the highest first-time pass rate at 94%, while the Mazda 5 had the lowest at 53%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the 5 cars tested averaged 101,213 miles, against 20,284 for the CX-30.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 517,215
- First-time pass rate
- 72%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +0.9 points
- Models covered
- 9
Mazda models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Mazda model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Mazda CX-3094% passed · 6,685 tests
- Mazda CX-387% passed · 25,466 tests
- Mazda CX-582% passed · 61,626 tests
- Mazda MX-574% passed · 95,463 tests
- Mazda 270% passed · 127,390 tests
- Mazda 670% passed · 67,379 tests
- Mazda 368% passed · 110,072 tests
- Mazda Bongo55% passed · 10,778 tests
- Mazda 553% passed · 12,356 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX-30 | 6,685 | 94% | Tyres | 100% | ULEZ by year |
| CX-3 | 25,466 | 87% | Tyres | 98% | ULEZ by year |
| CX-5 | 61,626 | 82% | Suspension | 71% | ULEZ by year |
| MX-5 | 95,463 | 74% | Suspension | 66% | ULEZ by year |
| 2 | 127,390 | 70% | Suspension | 96% | ULEZ by year |
| 6 | 67,379 | 70% | Lights and electrics | 60% | ULEZ by year |
| 3 | 110,072 | 68% | Suspension | 85% | ULEZ by year |
| Bongo | 10,778 | 55% | Lights and electrics | 33% | ULEZ by year |
| 5 | 12,356 | 53% | Suspension | 71% | ULEZ by year |
Why Mazdas fail their MOT
Share of Mazda tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Mazda | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 10.8% | 8.9% |
| Lights and electrics | 9.2% | 11.3% |
| Brakes | 6.6% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Visibility | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Dacia 72%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 517,215 first MOT tests of Mazda models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
Answers from 517,215 first MOT tests of Mazda cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Mazda?
72% of Mazdas in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Mazda model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-30, with 94% passing first time. The lowest was the Mazda 5, at 53%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Mazdas fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was suspension, recorded on 10.8% of Mazda tests.
How do I check a Mazda's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Mazda models in our data had covered 66,916 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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