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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2014
77.3% pass rate
from 8,590 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 7.7% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 7.7% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Anti-roll bar (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.50% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (60% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.44% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.070% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.035% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
  • 6.2% fail on Brakes (44% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (82% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads (82% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.83% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.83% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.023% fail on Relay lever (101 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 1.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.35% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.35% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.023% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.94% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.047% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.047% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.012% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.012% fail on Servos
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.8% fail on Tread depth (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.61% fail on Washers (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.023% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.012% fail on View to rear
      • 0.012% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (79% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Headlamps (74% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp (93% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.081% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.047% fail on Electrical equipment (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Horn (81% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.023% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.012% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Position lamp
  • 0.47% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (52% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.093% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (67% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.023% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Catalyst emissions (70% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.081% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (83% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
  • 0.24% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.24% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (86% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Panel
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.023% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Tank
      • 0.012% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.023% fail on Transmission (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Drive shafts (96% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Joints (96% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.023% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Load security
      • 0.012% fail on Loading door
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.012% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.12% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels (60% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Attachment
    • 0.012% fail on Condition
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