Audi TT vs Mazda MX-5

Both are coupés & GTs. First-time MOT failure at age 7, and what each one is known to fail on.

There is little between them on reliability: 11.6% of Audi TT first MOTs and 10.9% of Mazda MX-5 first MOTs are failed at age 7.

Audi TT

11.6%

fail at age 7

Rank 17 of 239 · 49k miles at 7 · 71,119 tests

Mazda MX-5

10.9%

fail at age 7

Rank 16 of 239 · 33k miles at 7 · 41,937 tests

What each one fails on

Measured

The faults each records most at ages 6 to 9. Same figures as each full report.

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageAdvisory3.6%

A suspension component excessively damaged or corrodedAdvisory2.6%

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakageFail1.1%

Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road usersAdvisory1.0%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory0.7%

A brake hose ferrule excessively corrodedAdvisory0.7%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornAdvisory11.3%

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corrodedAdvisory3.4%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brakeAdvisory3.0%

A wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mountingAdvisory1.5%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brakeFail1.2%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively wornFail0.9%