Mazda CX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2016
86.0% pass rate
from 4,935 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers (29% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Washers
    • 0.020% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.020% fail on Window
    • 0.020% fail on View to rear
      • 0.020% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (24% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums (62% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Brake discs (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.020% fail on Cable
    • 0.49% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.34% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.081% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.081% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.061% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.020% fail on Rbt
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 0.12% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.020% fail on Lever
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts (8 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (25% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.081% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.041% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.041% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.020% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.16% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.020% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.16% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.10% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.081% fail on Headlamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.081% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.061% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.020% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (54% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Exhaust emissions (52% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.041% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.041% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.18% fail on Spark ignition (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.061% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (79% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.061% fail on Body, chassis, structure (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.020% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.020% fail on Transmission
      • 0.020% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.020% fail on Joints
  • 0.061% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.041% fail on Attachment
    • 0.020% fail on Condition
  • 0.020% fail on Steering
    • 0.020% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
  • 0.020% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.020% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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