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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.7% pass rate
from 8,256 tests in 2021
(6.0% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.90% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage
      • 0.073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.073% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 6.2% fail on Springs
      • 6.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.2% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.012% fail on Mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Shock absorbers (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.41% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Sub-frames (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.048% fail on Sub-frame (77% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.13% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.085% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.061% fail on Macpherson strut (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.012% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.024% fail on Axles (88% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (87% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamps (67% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.85% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.58% fail on Position lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.097% fail on Horn (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.012% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Direction indicators (93% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Flashing type (93% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.061% fail on Individual direction indicators (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.012% fail on Switch
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Brake pads (75% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.69% fail on Brake discs and drums (43% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Brake discs (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (84% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Cable
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (52% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Rbt (58% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested (76% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp) (46% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance (48% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.74% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (64% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.23% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.21% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.0% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.097% fail on Size/type (61% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.1% fail on Spark ignition (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Catalyst emissions (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (82% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (92% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.097% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.097% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.036% fail on Bonnet (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Joints (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.22% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.012% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.22% fail on Chassis
      • 0.22% fail on Chassis condition (87% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.073% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.048% fail on Tank
      • 0.024% fail on Pipe
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
      • 0.012% fail on Body condition
    • 0.11% fail on Floor (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Undertray
    • 0.048% fail on Doors (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.012% fail on Door condition
    • 0.036% fail on Seats
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.012% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.012% fail on Carrier
  • 0.98% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.41% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.16% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (54% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.96% fail on Steering (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Track rod end (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.048% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
      • 0.012% fail on Pump
      • 0.012% fail on Other components
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Steering rack (75% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation
    • 0.024% fail on Steering play
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.70% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.41% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment
    • 0.024% fail on Condition (82% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.024% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.012% fail on Anchorages
    • 0.012% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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