Mazda 3 MOT Results
Registered in 201077.3% pass rate
from 8,741 tests in 2017
(22% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.
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9.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(31% better than other 2010 cars)
- 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
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2.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 2.6% fail on Front lamps
- 0.14% fail on Rear lamps (76% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on All position lamps
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Headlamps
(63% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Headlamp (67% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.057% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
- 0.011% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.034% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.011% fail on Matched pair
- 0.24% fail on Rear reflectors (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Battery
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0.10% fail on
Direction indicators
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Individual lamps (96% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on All direction indicators
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0.10% fail on
Flashing type
(93% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.080% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(78% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Fog lamp (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.011% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.011% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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6.6% fail on
Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 0.19% fail on Valve stem (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.080% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.057% fail on Size/type
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4.5% fail on
Brakes
(20% better than other 2010 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Hub components
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
- 0.25% fail on Brake discs (54% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Brake linings
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1.3% fail on
Brake performance
(39% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Rear wheels (44% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Front wheels
- 0.37% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.011% fail on Brake operation
- 0.011% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.48% fail on ABS (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.32% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(62% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Components
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Hoses
- 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.057% fail on Leaks
- 0.023% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.023% fail on Operation
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0.13% fail on
Components
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.011% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
- 0.011% fail on Condition
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0.011% fail on
Pedal
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0.011% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.011% fail on Lever
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2.6% fail on
Hub components
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4.4% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers
- 0.16% fail on Windscreen (50% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Mirrors
- 0.011% fail on Bonnet
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4.1% fail on
Suspension
(49% better than other 2010 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.3% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.011% fail on Attachment
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1.2% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 1.2% fail on Condition
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1.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(36% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (45% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Linkage condition (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.023% fail on Attachment
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0.39% fail on
Coil springs
(88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.22% fail on
Drive shafts
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Front drive shafts
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Constant velocity joints (70% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.22% fail on
Front drive shafts
(71% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Wheel bearings
(82% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Front (68% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.023% fail on
Trailing arms
(81% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.023% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.011% fail on Condition
- 0.011% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.011% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.011% fail on Suspension unit
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1.3% fail on
Suspension arms
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0.49% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.49% fail on Registration plate
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0.42% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(70% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Emissions
- 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.034% fail on
Fuel system
(83% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on System
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0.27% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Steering system
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Ball joint
- 0.080% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.034% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.011% fail on Drag link end
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0.034% fail on
Power steering
- 0.011% fail on Electronic power steering
- 0.011% fail on Operation
- 0.011% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.24% fail on
Steering system
(74% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.18% fail on Attachment
- 0.023% fail on Condition (79% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.092% fail on
Seats
- 0.092% fail on Drivers
- 0.080% fail on Body condition
- 0.034% fail on Engine mountings
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0.092% fail on
Seats
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0.13% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Seat belts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(79% better than other 2010 cars)
- 0.057% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (77% better than other 2010 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Seat belts
(75% better than other 2010 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Mazda 3 (2009 - 2013)
Stylish looks. Excellent steering and handling. Good quality interior. Impressive 2.2-litre chain cam diesel engine. Facelifted for 2012 and even better.