Mazda Unclassified
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 24 years from 2,231 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
2,231
Best Year
2018 (91%)
Years Covered
24
How reliable is the Mazda Unclassified?
Mazda Unclassified by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 91% | 43 | 75,657 mi |
| 2017 | 79% | 68 | 96,220 mi |
| 2016 | 74% | 82 | 102,711 mi |
| 2015 | 77% | 74 | 96,497 mi |
| 2014 | 66% | 95 | 130,899 mi |
| 2013 | 66% | 50 | 136,777 mi |
| 2012 | 77% | 81 | 102,902 mi |
| 2011 | 65% | 98 | 130,473 mi |
| 2010 | 73% | 132 | 134,498 mi |
| 2009 | 61% | 102 | 158,332 mi |
| 2008 | 64% | 110 | 136,686 mi |
| 2007 | 60% | 129 | 140,498 mi |
| 2006 | 66% | 128 | 144,369 mi |
| 2005 | 63% | 141 | 133,297 mi |
| 2004 | 65% | 126 | 142,876 mi |
| 2003 | 80% | 130 | 121,502 mi |
| 2002 | 69% | 105 | 123,795 mi |
| 2001 | 67% | 70 | 119,895 mi |
| 2000 | 70% | 131 | 118,259 mi |
| 1999 | 69% | 58 | 115,948 mi |
| 1998 | 69% | 90 | 124,592 mi |
| 1997 | 69% | 71 | 128,169 mi |
| 1996 | 81% | 58 | 133,838 mi |
| 1995 | 68% | 59 | 135,637 mi |
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About the Mazda Unclassified
The Mazda Unclassified has been tested 2,231 times in 2024 MOT data across 24 model years (1995 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 43 tests. The 2007 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 31 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The MAZDA UNCLASSIFIED has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 135,637 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 75,657 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Unclassified is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
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