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Mazda 3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
91.0% pass rate
from 7,210 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda 3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.57% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.042% fail on View to rear
      • 0.042% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (24% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Tread depth (57% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.028% fail on Size/type
  • 1.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.083% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.083% fail on Front fog lamps
      • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.028% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.083% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.083% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.055% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.014% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.069% fail on Headlamps (82% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp (79% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.028% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.8% fail on Brakes (27% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (68% worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (70% worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.29% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.15% fail on Brake performance (53% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.069% fail on Rbt
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.055% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.055% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.014% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.014% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.014% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.014% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 0.58% fail on Suspension (63% worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.40% fail on Springs (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.042% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.028% fail on Linkage
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.19% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.028% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.014% fail on Transmission
      • 0.014% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.014% fail on Joints
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.097% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.069% fail on Attachment
    • 0.028% fail on Condition
  • 0.069% fail on Identification of the vehicle (71% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Registration plates (71% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 0.069% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Exhaust emissions (86% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Spark ignition (79% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.042% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 0.014% fail on Steering
    • 0.014% fail on Power steering
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
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