MOT reliability
Mazda Mazda 3
13 vehicles · 182 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 13 Mazda Mazda 3 vehicles and 182 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda 3 has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 96,711 miles.
13
Vehicles
182
MOT tests
6,535
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mazda 3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda 3 MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes8%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates2%
Mazda Mazda 3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 14 | 86% |
| 4 | 13 | 85% |
| 5 | 12 | 83% |
| 6 | 13 | 85% |
| 7 | 11 | 100% |
| 8 | 13 | 77% |
| 9 | 13 | 77% |
| 10 | 15 | 73% |
| 11 | 16 | 62% |
| 12 | 15 | 60% |
| 13 | 12 | 58% |
| 14 | 10 | 60% |
| 15 | 9 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10), Diesel (2), Other (1)
Most common Mazda Mazda 3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda 3 MOT tests:
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (5 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
Mazda Mazda 3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 99,916 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 112,763 |
| 2009 | 2 | 31 | 81% | 96,652 |
| 2008 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 67,075 |
| 2007 | 5 | 75 | 71% | 98,444 |
| 2005 | 2 | 42 | 74% | 97,305 |
Mazda Mazda 3 reliability FAQ
Across 13 Mazda Mazda 3 vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda 3 MOT issues are:
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mazda Mazda 3 in our data has covered around
96,711 miles.
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