MOT reliability
Mazda Mazda3
11 vehicles · 87 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Mazda Mazda3 vehicles and 87 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mazda3 has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,434 miles.
11
Vehicles
87
MOT tests
6,290
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mazda3 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mazda3 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
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Other23%
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Brakes13%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
Mazda Mazda3 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 8 | 88% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Other (3), Diesel (1)
Most common Mazda Mazda3 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mazda3 MOT tests:
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (9 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Mazda Mazda3 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 141,600 |
| 2013 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 63,073 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 115,537 |
| 2011 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 106,127 |
| 2009 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 187,640 |
| 2007 | 3 | 32 | 69% | 102,478 |
Mazda Mazda3 reliability FAQ
Across 11 Mazda Mazda3 vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mazda3 MOT issues are:
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)).
The typical Mazda Mazda3 in our data has covered around
111,434 miles.
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