Does the Mazda B2500 fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Mazda B2500 records 16.86 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 13.04 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+3.82, 95% interval +3.10 to +4.54). It ranks 47 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
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What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda B2500 is “Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view”, recorded 733 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 733 | 5.93 |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 497 | 4.02 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 348 | 2.82 |
| Wiper blade defective | 225 | 1.82 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 173 | 1.40 |
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
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