Where in Britain does the Mazda RX-7 fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 19.3% of 3,644 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Mazda RX-7 failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. It does best in Birmingham (B), −13.4 points. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Mazda RX-7 MOT statistics · check a Mazda RX-7 by registration
Mazda RX-7 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) | 23.8 | 19.2 | +4.6 | −3.8 to +13.0 | 101 (rough estimate) |
| Reading (RG) | 10.5 | 19.9 | −9.4 | −13.6 to −5.2 | 228 (rough estimate) |
| Southend-on-Sea (SS) | 7.8 | 19.9 | −12.1 | −16.3 to −8.0 | 180 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 6.5 | 19.9 | −13.4 | −17.5 to −9.3 | 154 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 3,644 (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
Other pages for this model
Mazda RX-7 body, chassis and structure failures · Mazda RX-7 brakes failures · Mazda RX-7 vehicle identification failures · Mazda RX-7 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mazda RX-7 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mazda RX-7 seat belts and airbags failures · Mazda RX-7 steering failures · Mazda RX-7 suspension failures · Mazda RX-7 tyres failures · Mazda RX-7 visibility failures