Where in Britain does the Mazda MPV fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 49.9% of 4,956 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Mazda MPV failed in 2019–2024. It fails most in Portsmouth (PO): 68.5% against 49.4% elsewhere (+19.1 points). Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Mazda MPV MOT statistics · check a Mazda MPV by registration
Mazda MPV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth (PO) | 68.5 | 49.4 | +19.1 | +10.9 to +27.3 | 127 (rough estimate) |
| Cardiff (CF) | 64.7 | 49.5 | +15.2 | +7.1 to +23.4 | 136 (rough estimate) |
| Stoke-on-Trent (ST) | 64.7 | 49.6 | +15.1 | +5.7 to +24.5 | 102 (rough estimate) |
| Brighton (BN) | 62.8 | 49.5 | +13.2 | +5.3 to +21.2 | 145 (rough estimate) |
| Exeter (EX) | 58.9 | 49.7 | +9.2 | +0.4 to +18.0 | 124 (rough estimate) |
| Bristol (BS) | 57.7 | 49.6 | +8.1 | +1.2 to +15.1 | 201 (rough estimate) |
| Plymouth (PL) | 55.5 | 49.7 | +5.8 | −1.0 to +12.7 | 209 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,956 (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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