Does the Mazda E Series fail the MOT on visibility more than it should?
The Mazda E Series records 14.22 visibility failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 10.61 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+3.61, 95% interval +2.59 to +4.62). It ranks 59 of 746 models on visibility (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on visibility · check a Mazda E Series by registration
What exactly fails on visibility?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Mazda E Series is “Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen”, recorded 220 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 220 | 4.15 |
| Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 216 | 4.07 |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 153 | 2.88 |
| Wiper blade defective | 80 | 1.51 |
| Obligatory mirror or device slightly damaged or loose | 39 | 0.74 |
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
Other pages for this model
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