Does the Mazda B2500 fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Mazda B2500 records 29.97 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 31.56 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.59, 95% interval −2.58 to −0.60). It ranks 372 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Mazda B2500 by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda B2500 is “The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired”, recorded 822 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 822 | 6.65 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 715 | 5.79 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 651 | 5.27 |
| A shock absorber bush excessively worn | 328 | 2.65 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 253 | 2.05 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 12,355 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Mazda B2500 gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
23.0% of Mazda B2500 MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 3,233 miles later (2,365 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,365 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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