Mazda Common MOT Problems (2026)
Mazda models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 955,587 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Mazda MOT pass rate: 81%
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Mazda Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda MPV | 34% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 2 | Mazda 5 | 30% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Mazda Bongo | 30% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Mazda 323 | 27% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Mazda B Series | 27% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Turbo issues |
Most Reliable Mazda Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto | 96% | |
| 2 | Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto | 96% | |
| 3 | Mazda 2 SE-L Nav MHEV | 96% | |
| 4 | Mazda CX-30 GT Sport MHEV Auto | 96% | |
| 5 | Mazda CX-30 GT Sport MHEV | 95% |
All Mazda Models by Fail Rate
Every Mazda model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2005 | 61% | 38% | |
| 6 | 2004 | 62% | 37% | |
| 6 | 2003 | 63% | 37% | |
| Bongo | 2010 | 64% | 36% | |
| 323 | 2002 | 64% | 36% | |
| 5 | 2006 | 64% | 35% | |
| Bongo | 2007 | 63% | 35% | |
| Bongo | 2009 | 63% | 35% | |
| 5 | 2007 | 64% | 34% | |
| 6 | 2005 | 64% | 34% | |
| Bongo | 2008 | 66% | 34% | |
| Bongo | 2011 | 65% | 34% | |
| Bongo | 1995 | 64% | 34% | |
| 3 | 2004 | 65% | 33% | |
| Bongo | 2013 | 65% | 33% | |
| Bongo | 1996 | 65% | 33% | |
| 3 | 2005 | 67% | 32% | |
| 5 | 2008 | 67% | 32% | |
| Bongo | 2006 | 67% | 32% | |
| 3 | 2006 | 68% | 31% | |
| 5 | 2009 | 67% | 31% | |
| Bongo | 2014 | 68% | 31% | |
| Bongo | 2012 | 68% | 31% | |
| 6 | 2007 | 68% | 30% | |
| 5 | 2010 | 69% | 30% | |
| Bongo | 2005 | 68% | 30% | |
| 323 | 2003 | 68% | 30% | |
| Bongo | 1998 | 69% | 30% | |
| 2 | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| 3 | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| 3 | 2007 | 69% | 29% | |
| 6 | 2006 | 69% | 29% | |
| Bongo | 1997 | 71% | 29% | |
| E Series | 2015 | 70% | 29% | |
| 2 | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| 6 | 2008 | 71% | 28% | |
| 2 | 2005 | 71% | 28% | |
| 2 | 2004 | 71% | 28% | |
| Bongo | 2004 | 70% | 28% | |
| 2 | 2010 | 72% | 27% | |
| 3 | 2009 | 72% | 27% | |
| 2 | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| CX-7 | 2010 | 71% | 27% | |
| Bongo | 2015 | 72% | 27% | |
| Bongo | 2016 | 72% | 27% | |
| B Series | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| 323 | 1998 | 71% | 27% | |
| B Series | 2003 | 72% | 27% | |
| 6 | 2010 | 73% | 26% | |
| 6 | 2009 | 73% | 26% |
Showing top 50 of 208 model/year combinations. View all Mazda models
Mazda MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Mazda cars?
The most common MOT problems on Mazda cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Mazda diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Mazda models with at least 1,000 tests, the Mazda MPV has the highest average fail rate at 34%.
Which Mazda model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto has the best MOT record of the Mazda models with at least 1,000 tests: 96% of its 1,609 MOT tests ended in a pass and 3% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Mazda?
The average MOT pass rate for Mazda is 81%, based on 955,587 MOT tests across 91 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 19% of MOT tests on Mazda cars ended in a fail.
Mazda Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Mazda model
Every Mazda model, A to Z (53)
- Mazda 2
- Mazda 2 GT Sport Nav MHEV
- Mazda 2 SE-L MHEV
- Mazda 2 SE-L Nav MHEV
- Mazda 2 Sport Nav Auto
- Mazda 2 Sport Nav MHEV
- Mazda 3
- Mazda 5
- Mazda 6
- Mazda 323
- Mazda 626
- Mazda B Series
- Mazda Bongo
- Mazda Bongo Friendee
- Mazda BT-50
- Mazda CX-3
- Mazda CX-3 GT Sport Nav +
- Mazda CX-5
- Mazda CX-5 GT Sport
- Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Auto
- Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Awd Auto
- Mazda CX-5 Kuro Edition
- Mazda CX-5 SE-L
- Mazda CX-5 Sport
- Mazda CX-5 Sport Auto
- Mazda CX-5 Sport D
- Mazda CX-7
- Mazda CX-30
- Mazda CX-30 GT Sport MHEV
- Mazda CX-30 GT Sport MHEV 4X4
- Mazda CX-30 GT Sport MHEV Auto
- Mazda CX-30 GT Sport Tech MHEV
- Mazda CX-30 GT Sport Tech MHEV Auto
- Mazda CX-30 SE-L Lux MHEV
- Mazda CX-30 SE-L Lux MHEV Auto
- Mazda CX-30 SE-L MHEV
- Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto
- Mazda Demio
- Mazda E Series
- Mazda Eunos
- Mazda MPV
- Mazda MX-3
- Mazda MX-5
- Mazda MX-5 RF GT Sport Tech
- Mazda MX-5 RF Sport Tech
- Mazda MX-5 Sport Tech
- Mazda MX-30 First Edition EV
- Mazda MX-30 GT Sport Tech EV
- Mazda MX-30 SE-L Lux EV
- Mazda MX-30 Sport Lux EV
- Mazda Premacy
- Mazda RX-7
- Mazda RX-8
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