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Mazda B Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·2,427 DVSA tests·2024
Across 2,427 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 60% of Mazda B Series cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, in line with the 61% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in body & structure.
60%
Average for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
2,427 tests · fleet 61%
60%
Where the B Series fails
Suspension92
Brakes91
Body & structure89
Steering98
Tyres97
Lights & electrics85
Fails more often on body & structure. Holds up better on tyres, seat belts.
Share of 13 years and older Mazda B Series MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mazda B Series tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mazda B Series models 13 years and older. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~15% of MOTs
- Body & structure · flagged on ~11% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~9% of MOTs
- Suspension · flagged on ~8% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mazda B Series reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mazda B Series is about average for its age: 60% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. Give body & structure a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mazda B Series?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mazda B Series in 2024: 13 years and older, 60%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mazda B Series MOT?
For Mazda B Series cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are body & structure (11.2% of tests vs 4.7% fleet).
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