Mazda CX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
91.1% pass rate
from 4,894 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2017 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (35% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Brakes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.22% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt
          • 0.10% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (9 times worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.041% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.041% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.041% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 1.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (42% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.14% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (63% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.041% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.020% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 0.41% fail on Suspension (54% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Springs
      • 0.20% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.20% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 0.18% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (66% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust emissions (69% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.041% fail on Compression ignition (81% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
  • 0.061% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Doors
      • 0.020% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.041% fail on Steering
    • 0.020% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.041% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.041% fail on Attachment
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