Mazda: MOT pass rate and reliability

Mazda vehicles pass the MOT first time 77% of the time, measured across 534,733 DVSA tests. That is 0 points better than the 77% national average, ranking Mazda 31 of 51 major brands sold in the UK.

Every brand ranked

1. Ferrari - 95.9%
2. LEVC - 95.4%
3. Aston Martin - 93.2%
4. Bentley - 92.5%
5. Porsche - 88.7%
6. Lexus - 87.7%
7. Tesla - 84.8%
8. Maserati - 84.3%
9. MG - 83.9%
10. BMW - 82.5%
11. Jaguar - 81.9%
12. Abarth - 81.8%
13. Audi - 81.6%
14. MINI - 81.6%
15. Toyota - 81.3%
16. Land Rover - 80.6%
17. Skoda - 80.6%
18. Mercedes-Benz - 79.9%
19. Suzuki - 79.5%
20. Kia - 78.9%
21. Hyundai - 78.8%
22. SEAT - 78.7%
23. Subaru - 78.6%
24. Honda - 78.3%
25. Dacia - 78.3%
26. Volvo - 78.2%
27. Jeep - 78%
28. Smart (Mcc) - 77.7%
29. Smart - 77.2%
30. Volkswagen - 77.1%
31. Mazda - 77%
32. Mitsubishi - 76.9%
33. DS - 76.2%
34. London Taxis International - 75.5%
35. Ford - 74.8%
36. Isuzu - 73.7%
37. Nissan - 73.4%
38. Peugeot - 73.2%
39. Fiat - 73%
40. Ssangyong - 73%
41. Vauxhall - 72.4%
42. Alfa Romeo - 72.4%
43. Citroen - 70.8%
44. Iveco - 70.2%
45. Rover - 70.2%
46. Saab - 69.1%
47. Renault - 68.1%
48. Chrysler - 67.2%
49. Daihatsu - 67.1%
50. Chrysler-Jeep - 67%
51. Chevrolet - 62.8%

Mazda models

• Mazda 2 - 73.4%, 119,486 tests
• Mazda 3 - 73.4%, 108,805 tests
• Mazda Mx-5 - 77.2%, 91,266 tests
• Mazda 6 - 74%, 61,885 tests
• Mazda Cx-5 - 83.1%, 58,650 tests
• Mazda Cx-3 - 88%, 25,043 tests
• Mazda 5 - 59%, 10,640 tests
• Mazda Bongo - 58.1%, 9,494 tests
• Mazda 2 GT Sport Nav Mhev - 93.9%, 3,222 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 - 93.9%, 3,174 tests
• Mazda Rx-8 - 70.7%, 2,967 tests
• Mazda Cx-5 Sport - 91.5%, 2,516 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 Se-L Lux Mhev - 93.3%, 2,340 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 GT Sport Mhev - 94%, 1,998 tests
• Mazda Cx-5 Sport Auto - 93%, 1,930 tests
• Mazda B Series - 65.5%, 1,649 tests
• Mazda 2 Sport Nav Mhev - 94.8%, 1,490 tests
• Mazda 2 Se-L Nav Mhev - 94.8%, 1,356 tests
• Mazda 323 - 62.8%, 1,354 tests
• Mazda Cx-7 - 63.1%, 1,302 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 GT Sport Tech Mhev - 93.7%, 1,278 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 Sport Lux Mhev Auto - 94.4%, 1,185 tests
• Mazda Unclassified - 62.3%, 1,081 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 GT Sport Mhev Auto - 94.7%, 1,058 tests
• Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto - 95.6%, 1,046 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 GT Sport Tech Mhev Auto - 94.9%, 904 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 Se-L Mhev - 92.2%, 867 tests
• Mazda E Series - 61.9%, 838 tests
• Mazda Bt-50 - 69.7%, 824 tests
• Mazda Cx-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto - 94%, 788 tests
• Mazda Eunos - 68.5%, 774 tests
• Mazda Bongo Friendee - 72.3%, 754 tests
• Mazda Mx-30 GT Sport Tech Ev - 94%, 687 tests
• Mazda Cx-5 Se-L - 90%, 652 tests
• Mazda Mpv - 53.3%, 642 tests
• Mazda Demio - 66.8%, 620 tests
• Mazda 2 Se-L Mhev - 92.5%, 603 tests
• Mazda Rx-7 - 87%, 585 tests
• Mazda Mx-30 Sport Lux Ev - 94.6%, 537 tests

Most common MOT failures across every Mazda

Pooled across all Mazda models, not just one: what actually fails on a Mazda more than the UK average.

1. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 0.9% of tests (2.5x the national rate for this defect)
2. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 2% of tests (2.46x the national rate for this defect)
3. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 1.2% of tests (1.46x the national rate for this defect)
4. A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 2.2% of tests (1.34x the national rate for this defect)
5. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 1% of tests (1.27x the national rate for this defect)
6. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 2% of tests (1.22x the national rate for this defect)
7. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 1.9% of tests (1.21x the national rate for this defect)
8. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 1.7% of tests (1.21x the national rate for this defect)
9. A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, 1.6% of tests (1.2x the national rate for this defect)
10. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 4.4% of tests (1.19x the national rate for this defect)

From 802,828 DVSA-tracked Mazda tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 4.47% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 4.97% nationally.

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