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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2004
48.9% pass rate
from 1,780 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 25% fail on Suspension (42% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (92% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.17% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Ball joint (98% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.056% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 6.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (200% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Springs (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Coil springs (39% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Coil spring (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.96% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.62% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.056% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.45% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.22% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.056% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Headlamps (65% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Headlamp (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.9% fail on Stop lamp (81% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators (41% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type (40% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.62% fail on Individual direction indicators (63% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.67% fail on Rear reflectors (9 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.45% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.056% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.056% fail on Horn
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (51% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.56% fail on Parking brake performance (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (69% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance (65% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.056% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.056% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Brake pads (72% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.79% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.056% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.056% fail on Cable
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.51% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (97% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.056% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.056% fail on Pedal
    • 0.056% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.056% fail on Lever
    • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.056% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.056% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.056% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.4% fail on Tyres (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Tread depth (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (46% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.056% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Body (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Panel (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (62% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Chassis (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Chassis condition (140% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.51% fail on Bumpers (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
      • 0.17% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.17% fail on Door condition
    • 0.17% fail on Cabs
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.11% fail on Floor
    • 0.11% fail on Undertray
    • 0.056% fail on Towbar
      • 0.056% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.056% fail on Seats
      • 0.056% fail on Driver's seat
  • 8.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 8.2% fail on Spark ignition (36% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.90% fail on Catalyst emissions (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.22% fail on Non catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (82% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.056% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.056% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.056% fail on Undertray
  • 8.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Requirements
    • 4.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (160% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Airbags
      • 0.17% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility (31% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (40% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.90% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Track rod end (77% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.056% fail on Operation
      • 0.056% fail on Rams
      • 0.056% fail on Other components
    • 0.056% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.056% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.62% fail on Attachment
    • 0.056% fail on Condition
  • 0.45% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.45% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.056% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.056% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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