MOT reliability
Mazda Az3
8 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mazda Az3 vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Az3 has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,850 miles.
8
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
5,002
Avg miles / year
4.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Az3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Az3 MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes2%
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Steering1%
Mazda Az3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 1 | 0% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 33% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Mazda Az3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Az3 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- some test items not visible (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
Mazda Az3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 57,978 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 172,843 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 144,120 |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 198,581 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 | 57% | 100,402 |
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 73,657 |
| 1992 | 2 | 2 | 50% | 129,612 |
Mazda Az3 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mazda Az3 vehicles in our MOT data,
55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about
4.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Az3 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mazda Az3 in our data has covered around
125,850 miles.
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