MOT reliability
Mazda 3 ts2
214 vehicles · 905 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 214 Mazda 3 ts2 vehicles and 905 completed MOT tests, the Mazda 3 ts2 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,019 miles.
214
Vehicles
905
MOT tests
6,381
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda 3 ts2 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda 3 ts2 MOT tests:
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Other68%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Brakes10%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Body & structure2%
Mazda 3 ts2 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 13 | 92% |
| 4 | 17 | 76% |
| 5 | 14 | 79% |
| 6 | 14 | 71% |
| 7 | 9 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Other (114), Petrol (98), Diesel (2)
Most common Mazda 3 ts2 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda 3 ts2 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (9 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- dsc light on rear tyres low (2 times)
Mazda 3 ts2 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 32 | 69% | 102,544 |
| 2006 | 3 | 11 | 64% | 68,560 |
| 2004 | 7 | 74 | 76% | 92,926 |
Mazda 3 ts2 reliability FAQ
Across 214 Mazda 3 ts2 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda 3 ts2 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 ts2 in our data has covered around
111,019 miles.
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