What year Mazda 1400 is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Mazda 1400 has the highest pass rate at 0.1%, out of 730 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Mazda 1400 MOT failures?

The most common Mazda 1400 MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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1,913 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1981 · first-test pass rates

Best pass rate year

1981

0.1% first-test pass rate · 730 vehicles

Lowest pass rate year

1980

0.0% first-test pass rate · 1,183 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1981	0.1%	63,028 mi	730
1980	0.0%	—	1,183

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