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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.0% pass rate
from 12,070 tests in 2021
(6.6% worse than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.4% fail on Suspension (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.058% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0083% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.22% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.041% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.041% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (21 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0083% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0083% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0083% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (81% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (77% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Brake pads (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.61% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.025% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.025% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance (99% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0083% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.058% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (11 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (160% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Pedal
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.058% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.050% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0083% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0083% fail on Servos
      • 0.0083% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.0083% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 3.7% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.033% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Visibility (32% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (24% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on Washers (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.050% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.025% fail on View to rear
      • 0.025% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0083% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (27% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (23% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.50% fail on Headlamps (53% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.099% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.058% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.050% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Rear fog lamp (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.017% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.017% fail on Electrical equipment (84% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0083% fail on Horn
    • 0.0083% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 0.36% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (62% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.066% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0083% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (76% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (80% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0083% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0083% fail on Undertray
  • 0.24% fail on Body, chassis, structure (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.050% fail on Body
      • 0.041% fail on Other body component
      • 0.0083% fail on Panel
    • 0.041% fail on Exhaust system (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.0083% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.0083% fail on Tank
    • 0.0083% fail on Seats
      • 0.0083% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0083% fail on Undertray
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.16% fail on Attachment
    • 0.025% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.11% fail on Condition
      • 0.0083% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.025% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (51% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (51% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.091% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Steering linkage components (75% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0083% fail on Other components
        • 0.0083% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.0083% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0083% fail on Steering rack
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