Mazda CX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2015
83.4% pass rate
from 2,384 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 CX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.042% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.042% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.042% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (8 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Seat belts (16 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Condition (17 times worse than other 2015 cars)
  • 3.3% fail on Suspension
    • 3.1% fail on Springs (90% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Coil springs (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Coil spring (91% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage
      • 0.042% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.042% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.042% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.042% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.042% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (44% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.042% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Brakes (34% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.55% fail on Brake performance (50% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.17% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.084% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.042% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.042% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.084% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.042% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.042% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.084% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.084% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.084% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.042% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 2.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.042% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (76% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Headlamps (88% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.084% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.042% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.042% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.042% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 0.29% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (74% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust emissions (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Spark ignition (74% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.13% fail on Compression ignition (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.084% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.042% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.042% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (77% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.084% fail on Seats
      • 0.084% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.042% fail on Transmission
      • 0.042% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.042% fail on Joints
    • 0.042% fail on Body
      • 0.042% fail on Other body component
    • 0.042% fail on Undertray
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.084% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.084% fail on Attachment
  • 0.042% fail on Steering
    • 0.042% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.042% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.042% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.042% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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