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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2011
66.9% pass rate
from 5,892 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.051% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Springs (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Coil springs (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Coil spring (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.034% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.034% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Axles
      • 0.017% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.017% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.017% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 8.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (56% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (22% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.034% fail on Individual direction indicators (97% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.034% fail on Electrical equipment (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.017% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.15% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.10% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Cable
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.051% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.051% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.71% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.71% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.017% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.70% fail on Parking brake control (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Lever (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (75% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Hand lever (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (60% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.068% fail on Electronic stability control (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.12% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.017% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Valves
    • 0.034% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.017% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
      • 0.017% fail on Leaks
    • 0.034% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (26% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Spark ignition (58% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.034% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.017% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.27% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (70% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.085% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.051% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.034% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.085% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.085% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (47% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Transmission (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.017% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.085% fail on Body
      • 0.051% fail on Panel
      • 0.034% fail on Other body component
    • 0.068% fail on Undertray
    • 0.051% fail on Seats
      • 0.051% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.034% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.017% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.017% fail on Tank
    • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.017% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.017% fail on Towbar
      • 0.017% fail on Towbar condition
  • 0.78% fail on Steering (58% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Power steering (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.068% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.41% fail on Attachment
    • 0.017% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (84% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.085% fail on Seat belts (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.034% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (92% better than other 2011 cars)
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