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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
79.3% pass rate
from 10,730 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.0% fail on Suspension (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 8.4% fail on Springs (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 8.4% fail on Coil springs (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Mounting
    • 0.44% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.037% fail on Anti-roll bar (13 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.028% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.019% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (36 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension arms (77% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0093% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.075% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.0093% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0093% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0093% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0093% fail on Other suspension component
  • 4.7% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (96% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.38% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.38% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.019% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.019% fail on Lever
    • 1.0% fail on Brake performance (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Rbt (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance (57% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.028% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.037% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.056% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.056% fail on Rbt
          • 0.028% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.047% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.47% fail on Rigid brake pipes (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control (91% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Hand lever (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.028% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0093% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0093% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0093% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.028% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.019% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.0093% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers (32% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.55% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.037% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.0093% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Size/type
  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (24% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (21% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.30% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Headlamp (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.10% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0093% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.084% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (65% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Switch
    • 0.065% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.028% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.019% fail on Horn
      • 0.0093% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0093% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.037% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0093% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 0.34% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Exhaust emissions (58% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (64% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Catalyst emissions (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.17% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.065% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0093% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.0093% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0093% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.11% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
      • 0.0093% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0093% fail on Seats
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.10% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Requirements
    • 0.0093% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.093% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.075% fail on Attachment
    • 0.019% fail on Condition
  • 0.037% fail on Steering (86% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage components (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.028% fail on Track rod end (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0093% fail on Locking devices
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