62.8% of Mazda E Series models passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 822 first tests): 58.0% at the first attempt and 4.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 2 in 5 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 29% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 129.4 (95% CI 119.2–139.9; 100 = normal).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 62.8 | % | incl. 4.7% fixed at the test centre | 2024 | 822 |
| Passed at the first attempt | 58.0 | % | all first tests | 2024 | 822 |
| MOT Risk Index (95% CI 119.2–139.9) | 129.4 | index | 100 = normal for its age · rank 697 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age) | 2024 | 822 |
| Biggest excess: Suspension | 49.7 | per 100 | 22.5 same-age | 2019–2024 | 5304 |
| Dangerous defects | 14.5 | per 100 | 11.2 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 5304 |
| Advisory items | 180.2 | per 100 | 127.1 UK, not age-adjusted | 2019–2024 | 5304 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | 697 | of 761 | published models, 1 = fails least for its age | 2024 | 822 |
| Best rank within its 95% interval | 646 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 822 |
| Worst rank within its 95% interval | 726 | rank | other models held where they are | 2024 | 822 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 134.1 to 129.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
Mazda E Series MOTs fail most often on suspension: 49.7 per 100 tests, against 22.5 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 5,304).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 49.7 | per 100 | 22.5 | 2019–2024 | 2638 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 40.5 | per 100 | 27.4 | 2019–2024 | 2146 |
| Brakes | 20.5 | per 100 | 18.2 | 2019–2024 | 1088 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.1 | per 100 | 11.3 | 2019–2024 | 1014 |
| Visibility | 14.2 | per 100 | 10.6 | 2019–2024 | 754 |
| Steering | 13.2 | per 100 | 5.0 | 2019–2024 | 700 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,304 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: suspension advisories became a fail at the next MOT 33.3% of the time.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 33.3 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 936 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.9 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 561 |
| Brakes | 15.8 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 1068 |
| Tyres | 9.3 | % next fail | median model | 2019–2024 | 745 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series MOTs flag suspension most: 48.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 5,304).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.1 | per 100 | 26.2 | 2019–2024 | 2553 |
| Brakes | 43.7 | per 100 | 34.7 | 2019–2024 | 2318 |
| Tyres | 31.3 | per 100 | 39.7 | 2019–2024 | 1660 |
| Body, chassis, structure | 21.5 | per 100 | 4.6 | 2019–2024 | 1140 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.8 | per 100 | 5.2 | 2019–2024 | 680 |
| Non-component advisories | 6.4 | per 100 | 7.8 | 2019–2024 | 338 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,304 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
For Mazda E Series models aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is suspension: 27.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 528).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 17.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 8.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 7.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 6.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 209 cars) | 2.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 209 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 23.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 16.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 10.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 8.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 6.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 3.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 134 cars) | 3.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 134 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 32.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 17.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 9.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 8.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 8.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 7.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 178 cars) | 3.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 178 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 22.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 20.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 7.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 7.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 5.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 4.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 199 cars) | 3.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 199 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 28.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 18.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 9.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 9.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 8.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 185 cars) | 2.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 185 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 34.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 25.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 12.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 6.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 290 cars) | 3.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 290 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 31.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 24.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 17.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 13.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 10.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 58 cars) | 8.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 58 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 21.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 19.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 46 cars) | 10.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 46 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 39.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 35.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 19.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 16.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 14.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 13.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 6.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 6.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 107 cars) | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 107 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 50 cars) | 16 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 50 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 50 cars) | 12 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 50 | |
| Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 39.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 34.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 19.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 17.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 11.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 7.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 63 cars) | 7.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 63 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 14.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 10.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 8.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 7.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 5.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 399 cars) | 3.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 399 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 26.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 18.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 12.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 10.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 10.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 4.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 4.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 327 cars) | 2.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 327 | |
| Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 31.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 27.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 17.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 14.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 14.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 11.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 8.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 6.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 6.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 495 cars) | 1.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 495 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 14.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 12.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 11.2 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 7.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 7.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 5.3 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 4.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 3.4 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 322 cars) | 2.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 322 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 28.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 17.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 15.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 13.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 13.0 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 9.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 5.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 5.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 440 cars) | 3.6 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 440 | |
| Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail | 27.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail | 22.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail | 18.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail | 16.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail | 15.5 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail | 13.8 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail | 6.1 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail | 5.7 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 | |
| Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail | 4.9 | % next fail | 2019–2024 | 528 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
The Mazda E Series gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 14.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 126.1 major and 38.4 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dangerous defects | 14.5 | per 100 | 11.2 | 2019–2024 | 5304 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,304 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
First-time MOT failures for the Mazda E Series go from 16.7% at age 6 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 7.3–33.6%) to 39.1% at age 10 (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 26.4–53.5%), against 30.1% for all cars aged 10 (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 26.4–53.5%) (2024, n = 822).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6 (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 7.3–33.6%) | 16.7 | % failed first time | 17.5 | 2024 | 30 |
| Age 7 (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 25.6–41.5%) | 33.1 | % failed first time | 20.2 | 2024 | 130 |
| Age 9 (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 34.3–51.2%) | 42.5 | % failed first time | 26.5 | 2024 | 127 |
| Age 10 (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 26.4–53.5%) | 39.1 | % failed first time | 30.1 | 2024 | 46 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At every age shown, Mazda E Series models fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail more often: 41.2% against 18.2% (2024, n = 340).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 4 | 32.5 | % fail | 12.3 | 2024 | 188 |
| Age 5 | 36.5 | % fail | 14.2 | 2024 | 197 |
| Age 6 | 38.7 | % fail | 16.1 | 2024 | 333 |
| Age 7 | 41.2 | % fail | 18.2 | 2024 | 340 |
| Age 8 | 40.9 | % fail | 20.5 | 2024 | 247 |
| Age 9 | 42.6 | % fail | 23.1 | 2024 | 237 |
| Age 17 | 39.1 | % fail | 37.5 | 2024 | 156 |
| Age 18 | 44.4 | % fail | 37.8 | 2024 | 347 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 19 | 42.9 | % fail | 37.4 | 2024 | 515 |
| Age 20 | 43.1 | % fail | 37.0 | 2024 | 483 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Expected repair cost per Mazda E Series MOT: about £177 (up to about £336 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 822).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expected repair bill | 176.9 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 822 |
| Estimated range lower | 176.9 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 822 |
| Estimated range upper | 336.1 | GBP estimate | modal price catalogue | price catalogue | 822 |
| Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner) | 89.5 | GBP expected contribution | 180 | price catalogue | 822 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid) | 56.7 | GBP expected contribution | 140 | price catalogue | 822 |
| Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback) | 30.8 | GBP expected contribution | 150 | price catalogue | 822 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of 8 similar models, 8 fail less often for their age than the Mazda E Series and 0 as often or more. The Mazda E Series has an MOT Risk Index of 129.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 822).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda E Series (this model) | 129.4 | index | 100 = normal | 2024 | 822 |
| Ford Freda | 128 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 858 |
| Chrysler Voyager | 118.2 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 881 |
| Mazda CX-7 | 107.7 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 1292 |
| Isuzu TF | 117.5 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 1807 |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 113.7 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 1291 |
| Mazda Bongo | 123.3 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 10295 |
| Peugeot 4007 | 112.6 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 1367 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Delica | 112.1 | index | 129.4 | 2024 | 1342 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series: Age 7 median (rough estimate) is 101358 miles (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 7 median (rough estimate) | 101358 | miles | 2024 | 130 | |
| Age 7 P25 (rough estimate) | 80565 | miles | 2024 | 130 | |
| Age 7 P75 (rough estimate) | 125650 | miles | 2024 | 130 | |
| Age 9 median (rough estimate) | 101373 | miles | 2024 | 127 | |
| Age 9 P25 (rough estimate) | 81163 | miles | 2024 | 127 | |
| Age 9 P75 (rough estimate) | 156327 | miles | 2024 | 127 | |
| Age 10 median (rough estimate) | 127619 | miles | 2024 | 46 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
At ages 6–9, 32.0% of Mazda E Series models with 70,000 to 100,000 miles failed first time, against 46.3% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 167). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 23.7–41.7%) | 32 | % failed first time | 2024 | 100 | |
| Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 31.3–51.8%) | 41.2 | % failed first time | 2024 | 85 | |
| Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 34.9–58.1%) | 46.3 | % failed first time | 2024 | 67 | |
| Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 22.1–43.6%) | 31.9 | % failed first time | 2024 | 69 | |
| Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 97 tests, 95% interval 37.8–57.3%) | 47.4 | % failed first time | 2024 | 97 | |
| Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 86 tests, 95% interval 39.7–60.3%) | 50 | % failed first time | 2024 | 86 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
63.9% of Mazda E Series models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 22.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 3,383).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100,000 miles | 63.9 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 3383 | |
| 150,000 miles | 22.1 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 1173 | |
| 200,000 miles (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.0%) | 4.5 | % of tested cars | 2024 | 236 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mazda E Series index is 107.2, against 117.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 822).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age and mileage adjusted index | 107.2 | index | 117 | 2019–2024 | 822 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
No Mazda E Series engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 822).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 3,588 tests, 95% interval 93.8–101.6) | 97.7 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 3588 |
| Diesel over 2.0 litre (rough estimate: 1,573 tests, 95% interval 99.4–110.9) | 105.2 | index vs model norm | 100 = model average | 2024 | 1573 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series fails first-time MOTs most in Bournemouth (BH): 57.5% against 41.8% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 247).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 51.3–63.5%) | 57.5 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 247 |
| Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 48.1–63.1%) | 55.8 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 165 |
| Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 45.7–62.1%) | 54.0 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 137 |
| Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 29.3–43.3%) | 36 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 175 |
| Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 31.5–50.3%) | 40.6 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 101 |
| Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 36.5–47.3%) | 41.8 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 318 |
| Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 42.9–61.8%) | 52.4 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 103 |
| Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 279 tests, 95% interval 44.0–55.6%) | 49.8 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 279 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 195 tests, 95% interval 41.8–55.7%) | 48.7 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 195 |
| Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 39.3–53.4%) | 46.3 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 188 |
| Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 36.5–54.8%) | 45.5 | % fail first time | 42.0 | 2024 | 110 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Allowing for age, Mazda E Series MOTs record corrosion failures at 11.9 times the national rate: 9.14% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 700).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt belt susceptibility | 11.9 | ratio estimate | 1 | 2024 + geographic layers | 700 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
An estimated 61% of Mazda E Series models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Likely compliant | 61 | % estimate | 2024 | 822 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of failed Mazda E Series MOTs, 24.2% were retested the same day and a further 66.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 1,498).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Same-day retest | 24.2 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 1498 |
| Retest within 10 days | 66.6 | % | failed initial tests | 2019–2024 | 1498 |
| Clean MOT streak | 27.3 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 990 |
| Repeat advisory | 41.2 | % | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 990 |
| Decreasing odometer | 23.6 | % mileage anomaly | observed chains | 2019–2024 | 1088 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series models tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 8.8 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 11.7 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 6.7 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 8.8 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 15.5 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 | |
| Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19) | 10.7 | years forecast | survival forecast | 0 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
In 2024, at least as many Mazda E Series models were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 515).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 4 (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 26.2–39.4%) | 78.6 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 188 | |
| Age 5 (rough estimate: 197 tests, 95% interval 30.1–43.5%) | 82.3 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 197 | |
| Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 333 | |
| Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 340 | |
| Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 247 | |
| Age 9 | 99 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 237 | |
| Age 10 (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 32.4–48.8%) | 56 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 134 | |
| Age 11 (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 43.6–64.1%) | 36.4 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 87 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 12 (rough estimate: 64 tests, 95% interval 36.6–60.4%) | 26.7 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 64 | |
| Age 13 (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 43.3–69.5%) | 21.3 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 51 | |
| Age 14 (rough estimate: 69 tests, 95% interval 32.4–55.2%) | 28.8 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 69 | |
| Age 15 (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 33.3–55.3%) | 31.3 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 75 | |
| Age 16 (rough estimate: 131 tests, 95% interval 28.9–45.2%) | 54.7 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 131 | |
| Age 17 (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 31.8–46.9%) | 65.2 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 156 | |
| Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 347 | |
| Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) | 100 | % of age 4–6 baseline | 2024 | 515 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
32.6% of Mazda E Series models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 35% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 534). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 31.5% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repeat after fail | 32.6 | % | 35 | 2019–2024 | 534 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
On Mazda E Series models, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 4.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 75).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 3.3–5.2) | 4.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 75 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.7) | 4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 139 |
| Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.1) | 3.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 70 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.1) | 3.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 35 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.5) | 2.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 122 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 181 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 1.8–4.1) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 24 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5) | 2.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 70 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.5) | 2.7 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 57 |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 43 |
| Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 2.1–3.1) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 108 |
| Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 79 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.2) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 79 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5) | 2.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 43 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 191 |
| Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.1) | 2.5 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 72 |
| Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 55 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.1) | 2.4 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 55 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.6) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 286 |
| Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.6) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 258 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 139 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.7) | 2.3 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 139 |
| Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.5) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 328 |
| Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.6) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 130 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.5) | 2.2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 253 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.6) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 85 |
| Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 118 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 118 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.4) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 281 |
| Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.5) | 2.1 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 154 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 164 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.4) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 164 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.4) | 2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 112 |
| Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 96 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.4) | 2 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 96 |
| Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.4) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 115 |
| Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2) | 2.0 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 276 |
| Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1) | 1.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 268 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.3) | 1.9 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 75 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0) | 1.8 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 488 |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 1.4–1.9) | 1.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 168 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 1.2–2.1) | 1.6 | lift | expected joint rate | 2024 | 50 |
| Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 16 | tests with both | 2024 | 16 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 12 | tests with both | 2024 | 12 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 11 | tests with both | 2024 | 11 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 9 | tests with both | 2024 | 9 | |
| Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 8 | tests with both | 2024 | 8 | |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 7 | tests with both | 2024 | 7 | |
| Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier) | 6 | tests with both | 2024 | 6 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Of every 100 Mazda E Series models tested at age 7, about 33 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 9, about 43 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 7 (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 25.6–41.5%) | 33.1 | % fail first time | 2024 | 130 | |
| Age 9 (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 34.3–51.2%) | 42.5 | % fail first time | 2024 | 127 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Mazda E Series models fail first time most in September (46.5%, against 28.2% for all cars that month) and least in December (38.2%) (2024, n = 822).
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45.4 | % fail first time | 31.1 | 2024 | 526 |
| February | 39.6 | % fail first time | 30.0 | 2024 | 495 |
| March | 39.4 | % fail first time | 28.3 | 2024 | 503 |
| April | 46.4 | % fail first time | 29.8 | 2024 | 293 |
| May | 41.4 | % fail first time | 28.8 | 2024 | 379 |
| June | 40.4 | % fail first time | 28.1 | 2024 | 455 |
| July | 42.0 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 491 |
| August | 40.3 | % fail first time | 29.2 | 2024 | 459 |
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 46.5 | % fail first time | 28.2 | 2024 | 432 |
| October | 41.4 | % fail first time | 30.3 | 2024 | 507 |
| November | 40.7 | % fail first time | 30.6 | 2024 | 455 |
| December | 38.2 | % fail first time | 29.3 | 2024 | 309 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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not computed for this model: no qualifying records. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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no match in the other-country inspection register. 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 822 initial Mazda E Series tests are in the published model cohort.
Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 822 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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MOT Risk Index (2026). Mazda E Series MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mazda-e/
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58.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (822 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 822 primary tests: 41.97% failed first time and 62.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 129.4 is shown separately.