MOT reliability

Mazda Mx-3 v

Q: Is the Mazda Mx-3 v reliable?

Across 29 Mazda Mx-3 v vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Mazda Mx-3 v?

The typical Mazda Mx-3 v in our data has covered around 111,729 miles.

29 vehicles · 159 completed MOT tests analysed

57%

MOT pass rate

Based on 29 Mazda Mx-3 v vehicles and 159 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx-3 v has an overall 57% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,729 miles.

Vehicles

159

MOT tests

6,735

Avg miles / year

3.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mazda Mx-3 v problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mx-3 v MOT tests:

Other108%
Seatbelts & equipment6%
Steering4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Brakes2%
Tyres, wheels & suspension0%

Mazda Mx-3 v pass rate by age

How the Mazda Mx-3 v's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
9	6	67%
10	14	64%
11	33	58%
12	48	54%
13	38	55%
14	12	58%
15	3	67%
16	4	50%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (29)

Most common Mazda Mx-3 v MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mx-3 v MOT tests:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (17 times)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (13 times)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (10 times)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (10 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (6 times)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (5 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (5 times)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (5 times)

Mazda Mx-3 v pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1996	9	54	57%	117,380
1995	13	66	55%	104,346
1994	6	33	61%	114,046
1993	1	6	67%	142,935

Mazda Mx-3 v reliability FAQ

Across 29 Mazda Mx-3 v vehicles in our MOT data, 57% pass the MOT (a 43% failure rate), with about 3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx-3 v MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2).

The typical Mazda Mx-3 v in our data has covered around 111,729 miles.

Compare the Mazda Mx-3 v

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