Does the Mazda E Series fail the MOT on tyres more than it should?
The Mazda E Series records 7.05 tyres failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 8.52 expected for a car of the same age mix: less than expected for its class and age (−1.47, 95% interval −2.25 to −0.68). It ranks 461 of 751 models on tyres (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on tyres · check a Mazda E Series by registration
What exactly fails on tyres?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda E Series is “Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements”, recorded 158 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 158 | 2.98 |
| A tyre seriously damaged | 117 | 2.21 |
| A tyre cords visible or damaged | 49 | 0.92 |
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 tyres advisory, how often does it fail next time?
9.3% of Mazda E Series MOTs with a tyres advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12 months and 4,255 miles later (745 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 745 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
Mazda E Series by postcode area · Mazda E Series body, chassis and structure failures · Mazda E Series brakes failures · Mazda E Series lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mazda E Series noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mazda E Series seat belts and airbags failures · Mazda E Series steering failures · Mazda E Series suspension failures · Mazda E Series visibility failures