Where in Britain does the Mazda E Series fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 41.8% of 5,304 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Mazda E Series failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Bournemouth (BH): 57.5% against 41.0% elsewhere (+16.5 points). Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Mazda E Series MOT statistics · check a Mazda E Series by registration
Mazda E Series in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth (BH) | 57.5 | 41.0 | +16.5 | +10.2 to +22.8 | 247 (rough estimate) |
| Brighton (BN) | 55.8 | 41.3 | +14.4 | +6.7 to +22.1 | 165 (rough estimate) |
| Exeter (EX) | 54.0 | 41.4 | +12.6 | +4.1 to +21.0 | 137 (rough estimate) |
| Torquay (TQ) | 52.4 | 41.5 | +10.9 | +1.1 to +20.6 | 103 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 49.8 | 41.3 | +8.5 | +2.5 to +14.5 | 279 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 48.7 | 41.5 | +7.2 | +0.1 to +14.4 | 195 (rough estimate) |
| Southampton (SO) | 46.3 | 41.6 | +4.7 | −2.6 to +11.9 | 188 (rough estimate) |
| Guildford (GU) | 45.5 | 41.7 | +3.8 | −5.6 to +13.2 | 110 (rough estimate) |
| Portsmouth (PO) | 41.8 | 41.8 | +0.1 | −5.5 to +5.7 | 318 (rough estimate) |
| Bath (BA) | 40.6 | 41.8 | −1.2 | −10.9 to +8.5 | 101 (rough estimate) |
| Leicester (LE) | 36.0 | 42.0 | −6.0 | −13.2 to +1.3 | 175 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 5,304 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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