Does the Mazda E Series fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Mazda E Series records 49.74 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 22.53 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+27.21, 95% interval +25.31 to +29.10). It ranks 9 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 E Series by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda E Series 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 1,038 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 | 1,038 | 19.57 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 597 | 11.26 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 384 | 7.24 |
| A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 340 | 6.41 |
| The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is so weakened that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected | 71 | 1.34 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,304 (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 E Series gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
33.3% of Mazda E Series MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12 months and 3,422 miles later (936 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 936 (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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