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Mazda 3 vs Mazda Tribute auto mpv: 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 Tribute auto mpv
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda Tribute auto mpv (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mazda 3 Mazda Tribute auto mpv
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 ✓ 4.5
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 90,915 mi 147,763 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 164,058 1

Most common faults

Mazda 3

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Mazda Tribute auto mpv

  1. Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
  2. coolant level light on
  3. front indicators slightly discoloured
  4. o/s and n/a lower suspension arms rear bush starting to separate
  5. o/s and n/s front anti roll bar links dust covers deteriorated
  6. o/s and n/s lower rear radius arm ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mazda 3 (78%) and Mazda Tribute auto mpv (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mazda 3 report Full Mazda Tribute auto mpv 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.