MOT reliability

Mazda 3 ts

Q: Is the Mazda 3 ts reliable?

Across 861 Mazda 3 ts vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda 3 ts?

The typical Mazda 3 ts in our data has covered around 115,404 miles.

861 vehicles · 3,656 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 861 Mazda 3 ts vehicles and 3,656 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 3 ts has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,404 miles.

861

Vehicles

3,656

MOT tests

7,160

Avg miles / year

0.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda 3 ts problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda 3 ts MOT tests:

Other71%
Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
Lamps & electrical11%
Brakes10%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Visibility3%
Body & structure3%
Steering1%

Mazda 3 ts pass rate by age

How the Mazda 3 ts's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	45	89%
4	45	84%
5	39	77%
6	33	82%
7	30	80%
8	19	74%
9	17	59%
10	9	89%
11	9	56%
12	7	57%
13	9	67%
14	8	75%
15	5	60%
16	6	50%
17	5	60%
18	5	40%
19	3	33%

Fuel types: Other (551), Petrol (309), Diesel (1)

Most common Mazda 3 ts MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 3 ts MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (20 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (11 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (10 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (8 times)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b)) (6 times)
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) (6 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (5 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (5 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)

Mazda 3 ts pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	4	50%	104,769
2008	1	1	100%	22,817
2007	6	32	84%	54,853
2006	7	81	70%	109,434
2005	13	99	74%	116,730
2004	14	77	83%	62,412

Mazda 3 ts reliability FAQ

Across 861 Mazda 3 ts vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 0.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda 3 ts MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g).

The typical Mazda 3 ts in our data has covered around 115,404 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	45	89%
4	45	84%
5	39	77%
6	33	82%
7	30	80%
8	19	74%
9	17	59%
10	9	89%
11	9	56%
12	7	57%
13	9	67%
14	8	75%
15	5	60%
16	6	50%
17	5	60%
18	5	40%
19	3	33%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	45	89%
4	45	84%
5	39	77%
6	33	82%
7	30	80%
8	19	74%
9	17	59%
10	9	89%
11	9	56%
12	7	57%
13	9	67%
14	8	75%
15	5	60%
16	6	50%
17	5	60%
18	5	40%
19	3	33%