Mazda 3 vs Mazda B2500 4-action double cab: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 3
78%
MOT pass rate · 164,058 vehicles
Mazda B2500 4-action double cab
70%
MOT pass rate · 23 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda B2500 4-action double cab (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 3 | Mazda B2500 4-action double cab |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 90,915 mi | 141,256 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 164,058 | 23 |
Most common faults
Mazda 3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mazda B2500 4-action double cab
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda B2500 4-action double cab (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mazda 3 report Full Mazda B2500 4-action double cab report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.