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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2013
79.2% pass rate
from 5,308 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (18% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.49% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.094% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.094% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.019% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition (30% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.094% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.057% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.057% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.019% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.019% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Headlamps (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Headlamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.30% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.075% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.038% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.019% fail on Horn
    • 0.057% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.019% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.019% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.019% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.23% fail on Brake discs and drums (74% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Brake discs (74% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (33% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (33% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake performance (43% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (89% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.075% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.075% fail on Pedal
    • 0.075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.057% fail on Rigid brake pipes (81% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-lock braking system (80% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.038% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.019% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.64% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Exhaust emissions (67% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.094% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Particulate filter
    • 0.057% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.038% fail on Undertray
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Transmission (79% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Drive shafts (78% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Joints (78% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.057% fail on Body
      • 0.057% fail on Other body component
    • 0.057% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
        • 0.019% fail on Catch
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.038% fail on Exhaust system (95% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.038% fail on Seats
      • 0.038% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 0.41% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Steering linkage components (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Operation (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.057% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment
    • 0.094% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
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