MOT reliability
Mazda 3 takara auto
67 vehicles · 117 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 67 Mazda 3 takara auto vehicles and 117 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 3 takara auto has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 101,123 miles.
67
Vehicles
117
MOT tests
5,208
Avg miles / year
0
Faults per test
50%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 3 takara auto problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 3 takara auto MOT tests:
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Lamps & electrical50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Other25%
Mazda 3 takara auto pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (57), Other (10)
Most common Mazda 3 takara auto MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 3 takara auto MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mazda 3 takara auto pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 61,152 |
Mazda 3 takara auto reliability FAQ
Across 67 Mazda 3 takara auto vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
0 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 3 takara auto MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)); Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)).
The typical Mazda 3 takara auto in our data has covered around
101,123 miles.
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