MOT Check for MAZDA MX-5s
The MAZDA MX-5 makes up 1,875,823 of the overall 10,006,774 MAZDA MOT test results. Select your MX-5 model year below to find the specific problems.
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MOT check Some examples of the most common issues are:Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Occurs:292 times
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Occurs:490 times
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:571 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Occurs:608 times
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user Occurs:114 times
Nearside Front front brake binding Occurs:3,616 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Occurs:6,554 times
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill ai Occurs:155 times
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Occurs:192 times
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Occurs:746 times
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Occurs:144 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Occurs:615 times
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:490 times
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill Occurs:144 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached ai Occurs:121 times
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:279 times
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Occurs:6,091 times
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Occurs:318 times
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Occurs:113 times
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced Occurs:289 times
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits b Occurs:356 times
front brakes release unevenly Occurs:402 times
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:120 times
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored Occurs:380 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured Occurs:117 times
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