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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2012
74.4% pass rate
from 5,254 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (49% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Ball joint (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.61% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.49% fail on Springs (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Coil springs (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.49% fail on Coil spring (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Reversing lamps (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.97% fail on Stop lamp (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (34% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Headlamps (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.076% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.057% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.057% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.057% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.019% fail on Horn
  • 4.6% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.019% fail on Cable
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (37% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.27% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (54% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.057% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (57% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.057% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.076% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.038% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.019% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.038% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.038% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.019% fail on Lever
  • 4.5% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.038% fail on View to rear
      • 0.038% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.019% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.019% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (30% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Spark ignition (33% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.53% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.36% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.057% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.057% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.057% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (65% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.019% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.019% fail on Joints
    • 0.30% fail on Exhaust system (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.038% fail on Panel
    • 0.076% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.076% fail on Undertray
    • 0.057% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
      • 0.019% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.019% fail on Towbar
      • 0.019% fail on Towbar condition
    • 0.019% fail on Doors
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.019% fail on Seats
      • 0.019% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Steering (78% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 0.30% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.038% fail on Requirements
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
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