MOT reliability

Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev

102 vehicles · 278 completed MOT tests analysed

94%

MOT pass rate

Based on 102 Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev vehicles and 278 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 31,693 miles.

102

Vehicles

278

MOT tests

7,406

Avg miles / year

0.7

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension42%
Brakes30%
Other15%
Visibility11%
Lamps & electrical3%
Identification & plates2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev pass rate by age

How the Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	3	67%
3	108	94%
4	112	91%
5	48	98%
6	6	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (101), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev MOT tests:

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)

Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	3	67%	27,588
2021	81	214	93%	30,561
2020	18	60	97%	35,546

Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev reliability FAQ

Across 102 Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mazda 3 100th anniversary ed mhev in our data has covered around 31,693 miles.

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