Mazda MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 9 Mazda models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Mazda MOT Reliability Overview
Across 9 models with sufficient test data, Mazda vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 24.0%. This puts Mazda below the UK national average of 28%, suggesting above-average reliability across the range.
The most reliable Mazda model for MOT is 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 models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
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. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Mazda MOT FAQs
Are Mazda cars reliable for MOT?
Mazda has 9 models in our database. Overall, Mazda vehicles perform well in MOT tests with an average failure rate below the national average of 28%. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Mazda model is best for MOT?
The Mazda Cx-30 has the lowest MOT failure rate at 7.6%, making it the most reliable Mazda model in our dataset. 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%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Mazda Cx-7 MOT data.
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