Mazda Motor Caravan

Registered from 2003 to 2009.

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 2005 2.5 diesel. 6 of 12 tests failed.

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

Suspension — 50% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Brakes — 33% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Lights and electrics — 83% of its failures
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Seat belts and airbags — 33% of its failures
Visibility — 33% of its failures
Body and structure — 17% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired