Mazda 3 MOT Results
Registered in 201284.6% pass rate
from 4,682 tests in 2017
(26% 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.
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6.3% fail on
Tyres
- 3.5% fail on Condition (23% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 0.15% fail on Valve stem (190% worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.043% fail on Size/type
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4.0% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 1.3% fail on Washers
- 0.15% fail on Windscreen
- 0.043% fail on Mirrors
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3.9% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(52% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.85% fail on
Position lamps
(42% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.81% fail on Front lamps
- 0.043% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Registration plate lamp (63% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (69% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Headlamps
(89% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.064% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.064% fail on Fog lamp
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0.064% fail on
Direction indicators
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Flashing type
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Side repeaters (89% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Individual lamps
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0.064% fail on
Flashing type
(92% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Battery
- 0.021% fail on Electrical wiring
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2.5% fail on
Brakes
(35% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Hub components
(39% better than other 2012 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Brake pads (38% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Brake calipers
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0.88% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.41% fail on Front wheels
- 0.19% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.15% fail on Rear wheels (70% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.043% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.021% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.19% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.064% fail on Leaks
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0.043% fail on
Components
- 0.021% fail on Cylinders
- 0.021% fail on Pipes
- 0.021% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.043% fail on Restricted movement
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0.021% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.021% fail on Lever
- 0.021% fail on ABS
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1.5% fail on
Hub components
(39% better than other 2012 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Suspension
(68% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.60% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.30% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.26% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Linkage condition
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0.19% fail on
Suspension arms
(64% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (63% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Shock absorbers
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.11% fail on Front
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0.085% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Constant velocity joints (74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.043% fail on
Coil springs
(97% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.043% fail on Condition (97% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.021% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.021% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.60% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.28% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.28% fail on Registration plate
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0.19% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
- 0.085% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(80% better than other 2012 cars)
- 0.064% fail on Emissions
- 0.021% fail on Exhaust system
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0.021% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.021% fail on System
- 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.11% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.085% fail on
Power steering
- 0.085% fail on Operation (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Steering operation
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0.085% fail on
Power steering
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0.085% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(76% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.064% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.064% fail on Condition
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0.021% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.021% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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0.064% fail on
Seat belts
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0.085% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.085% fail on Body condition
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.