Mazda CX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 2018
93.4% pass rate
from 5,778 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda CX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 1.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (36% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.16% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.035% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.035% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.017% fail on Horn
    • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres (53% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (44% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Tread depth (66% better than other 2018 cars)
  • 1.6% fail on Visibility (52% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (56% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Washers (46% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on View to rear
      • 0.052% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.017% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.017% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.1% fail on Brakes
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.73% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.73% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.17% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.17% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.16% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.14% fail on Brake performance (57% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.052% fail on Rbt
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 0.14% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.017% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.12% fail on Suspension (66% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.10% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Exhaust emissions (74% better than other 2018 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2018 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.017% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.017% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 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)
  • 0.035% fail on Body, chassis, structure (84% better than other 2018 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
  • 0.017% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.017% fail on Attachment
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