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MOT reliability

Mazda Mazda 301

1 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mazda Mazda 301 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda 301 has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 133,492 miles.

1
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
3,907
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mazda 301 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda 301 MOT tests:

  • Other87%
  • Brakes33%
  • Lamps & electrical13%

Mazda Mazda 301 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
1250%
21100%
31100%
5250%
61100%
7250%
8250%
91100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Mazda Mazda 301 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda 301 MOT tests:

  1. Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  2. glow plug light flashing on dashboard (2 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  5. Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  6. Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) (1 times)
  7. Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) (1 times)
  8. Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b) (1 times)
  9. Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a) (1 times)
  10. Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
  12. Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
  13. screw in n/s/r tyre (1 times)
  14. Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)

Mazda Mazda 301 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2016 1 14 64% 133,492

Mazda Mazda 301 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mazda Mazda 301 vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda 301 MOT issues are: Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g); glow plug light flashing on dashboard; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mazda Mazda 301 in our data has covered around 133,492 miles.

Compare the Mazda Mazda 301

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