MAZDA 3 MOT Pass Rate
73.2% of 35,726 MAZDA 3 MOT tests pass.
At 73.2%, The 3 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (76.3%).
The MAZDA 3 passes 73.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA 3 tested at 0–3 years pass 95.6% of the time, compared with just 60.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.6% | 757 | 22,687 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.2% | 3,621 | 32,874 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.5% | 11,433 | 64,065 miles |
| 10–15 years | 70.8% | 11,195 | 91,373 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.1% | 8,720 | 105,306 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 3
The most common reason the MAZDA 3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 55.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 55.9% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 48.9% | not working |
| Brakes | 29.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 22.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 12.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.3% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.7% | fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 72.6% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 77.3% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 74.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 83.2% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 87.5% pass rate
- MAZDA 5 — 59.1% pass rate