Mazda B Series reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,427 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the B Series tends to fail
Share of Mazda B Series cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on body & structure. Holds up better than average on tyres, seat belts.
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).