MOT reliability
Mazda 3 ts diesel
49 vehicles · 114 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 49 Mazda 3 ts diesel vehicles and 114 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 3 ts diesel has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 128,417 miles.
49
Vehicles
114
MOT tests
10,042
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 3 ts diesel problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 3 ts diesel MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Brakes2%
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Steering1%
Mazda 3 ts diesel pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 73% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 9 | 67% |
| 7 | 8 | 62% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (49)
Most common Mazda 3 ts diesel MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 3 ts diesel MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) (2 times)
Mazda 3 ts diesel pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5 | 46 | 65% | 121,187 |
| 2004 | 2 | 8 | 100% | 48,210 |
Mazda 3 ts diesel reliability FAQ
Across 49 Mazda 3 ts diesel vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 3 ts diesel 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); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d).
The typical Mazda 3 ts diesel in our data has covered around
128,417 miles.
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