Mazda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 9 Mazda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Mazda Recorded MOT Overview
Across 9 included model groups, Mazda has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 26.4% from 2,024,855 tests. That is below the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Mazda model groups belongs to the Mazda Cx-30 with a 7.6% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Mazda Cx-7 at 39.6%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Mazda Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda Cx-7 | 39.6% | 7,083 |
| Mazda Rx-8 | 32.2% | 14,464 |
| Mazda 3 | 29.7% | 468,408 |
| Mazda 6 | 28.7% | 290,050 |
| Mazda 2 | 28.6% | 530,270 |
| Mazda Mx-5 | 25.3% | 425,029 |
| Mazda Cx-5 | 16.5% | 259,044 |
| Mazda Cx-3 | 8.1% | 1,684 |
| Mazda Cx-30 | 7.6% | 28,823 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Mazda MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Mazda MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 9 included Mazda model groups is 26.4%, based on 2,024,855 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Mazda model group has the lowest rate?
The Mazda Cx-30 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 7.6% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Mazda Cx-30 MOT data.
Which Mazda model fails MOT most?
The Mazda Cx-7 has the highest failure rate at 39.6% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Mazda Cx-7 MOT data.
How can I assess a Mazda before its MOT?
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