MOT reliability
Mazda Mx3 v6
6 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mazda Mx3 v6 vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mazda Mx3 v6 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 146,240 miles.
6
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
11,464
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mazda Mx3 v6 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mazda Mx3 v6 MOT tests:
-
Other100%
-
Seatbelts & equipment6%
-
Emissions & nuisance6%
Mazda Mx3 v6 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 25% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (6)
Most common Mazda Mx3 v6 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mazda Mx3 v6 MOT tests:
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre slighty out of shape (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
Mazda Mx3 v6 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 217,444 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 140,842 |
| 1995 | 2 | 4 | 25% | 129,955 |
| 1993 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 107,892 |
| 1991 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 151,356 |
Mazda Mx3 v6 reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mazda Mx3 v6 vehicles in our MOT data,
50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mazda Mx3 v6 MOT issues are:
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Horn not working (1.6.2a).
The typical Mazda Mx3 v6 in our data has covered around
146,240 miles.
Compare the Mazda Mx3 v6
See how the Mazda Mx3 v6 stacks up against other Mazda models on MOT reliability:
Check a specific Mazda Mx3 v6
Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.
See all Mazda models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks