Mazda E Series MOT data by year
The Mazda E Series appears in 5,747 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1986–2019. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 72.4%.
5,747
MOT tests analysed
72.4%
Pass rate
27.6%
Fail rate
1986–2019
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 676 | 72.2% | 27.8% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 301 | 73.1% | 26.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 903 |
| 2 | Suspension | 12.8% | 738 |
| 3 | Brakes | 9.2% | 527 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.7% | 440 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 340 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.8% | 334 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.3% | 189 |
| 8 | Steering | 3.3% | 187 |
Methodology & source. Based on 5,747 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.