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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.0% pass rate
from 8,293 tests in 2021
(18% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.012% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers (17% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.1% fail on Brakes (51% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (70% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.036% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.024% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.012% fail on Rbt
          • 0.012% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.25% fail on Rigid brake pipes (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.012% fail on Valves
    • 0.012% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.012% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.93% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 1.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (71% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.012% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.060% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Side repeaters (73% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.048% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (77% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.012% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.012% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.012% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.012% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.18% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.11% fail on Attachment
    • 0.072% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Exhaust emissions (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.060% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (85% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.084% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.084% fail on Condition
  • 0.060% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.012% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.012% fail on Pipe
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
  • 0.036% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.012% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.012% fail on Power steering
      • 0.012% fail on Operation
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
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