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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2007
55.8% pass rate
from 7,797 tests in 2021
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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.73% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage
      • 0.064% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (65% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Springs
      • 5.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Shock absorbers (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.35% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.17% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension rod
    • 0.038% fail on Macpherson strut (82% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.026% fail on Axles (89% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (88% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.013% fail on Suspension unit
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamps (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Headlamp (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp levelling device (85% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.69% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (77% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Stop lamp (15% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.59% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.37% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical equipment (72% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.013% fail on Horn
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.026% fail on Switch
  • 8.8% fail on Brakes (19% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (81% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (35% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.82% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (77% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Cable
        • 0.013% fail on Lever
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (32% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.038% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (43% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (39% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (42% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance (40% better than other 2007 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.026% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.67% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.50% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.37% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.51% fail on Flexible brake hoses (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.22% fail on Pedal
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control (46% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.18% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.090% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.038% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.077% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.077% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.013% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.013% fail on Leaks
    • 0.013% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.013% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.013% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.013% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.013% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition (22% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (50% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.064% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.37% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.077% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (89% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.026% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.013% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.013% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.36% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.038% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.026% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.013% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (24% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.077% fail on View to rear
      • 0.077% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.064% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.064% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (27% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (64% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (63% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.038% fail on Prop shafts (73% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.47% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.013% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers (89% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Chassis
      • 0.26% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.22% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Body condition
    • 0.21% fail on Floor (22 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Fuel system (85% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Tank
      • 0.013% fail on Pipe
    • 0.051% fail on Doors (88% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Other passenger's door (76% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Door condition (76% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.026% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.038% fail on Cabs
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas (87% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.051% fail on Requirements
      • 0.013% fail on Attachment
    • 0.53% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.86% fail on Steering (72% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.051% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.026% fail on Rear wheel steering (39 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Components (39 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.14% fail on Pipes and hoses (200% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.077% fail on Operation
      • 0.051% fail on Other components
    • 0.12% fail on Steering gear (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.40% fail on Attachment
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
    • 0.013% fail on Hubs
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