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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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored  Occurs:354 times
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:461 times
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill ai Occurs:191 times
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits  Occurs:14,067 times
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour  Occurs:159 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bii Occurs:115 times
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating  Occurs:376 times
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:127 times
Offside Rear Braking system leaking  Occurs:1,129 times
Offside Stop lamp not working  Occurs:3,894 times
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Occurs:816 times
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red  Occurs:127 times
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Occurs:1,940 times
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level  Occurs:119 times
Emissions not tested d Occurs:350 times
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired  Occurs:183 times
Exhaust engine idle speed too high  Occurs:109 times
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Occurs:145 times
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working aii Occurs:172 times
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured bii Occurs:121 times
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ci Occurs:174 times
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play  Occurs:132 times
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red  Occurs:284 times
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:1,723 times
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn ai Occurs:109 times
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