MOT Check for MAZDA MX-5s
The MAZDA MX-5 makes up 1,677,394 of the overall 8,869,349 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:Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Occurs:177 times
Registration plate lamp issues Occurs:41,307 times
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Occurs:156 times
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:106 times
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:507 times
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:426 times
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing Occurs:121 times
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a)) Occurs:122 times
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Occurs:158 times
Offside Front Brake hose twisted Occurs:108 times
Offside Rear coil spring fractured Occurs:4,876 times
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:236 times
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bii Occurs:225 times
Oil leaking excessively from engine ai Occurs:120 times
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i)) Occurs:369 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Occurs:184 times
Rear brake disc excessively pitted Occurs:1,242 times
Hazard warning lamps inoperative Occurs:118 times
Offside Side repeater missing Occurs:94 times
Nearside Front position lamp not working Occurs:14,146 times
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Occurs:786 times
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Occurs:433 times
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth Occurs:225 times
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users Occurs:174 times
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch Occurs:115 times
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