Mazda MX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 1994
43.8% pass rate
from 32 tests in 2021
(69% worse than other 1994 cars)
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 1994 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (160% worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 25% fail on Brake performance (2 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 13% fail on Service brake imbalance (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 16% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 16% fail on Rbt (sp) (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt
          • 6.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
          • 6.3% fail on Parking brake performance (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs
  • 28% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 9.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 9.4% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 9.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 6.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 6.3% fail on Horn (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp
  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Springs (5 times worse than other 1994 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Coil springs (7 times worse than other 1994 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Coil spring (8 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 3.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 16% fail on Visibility
    • 9.4% fail on Wipers
    • 6.3% fail on Washers
  • 13% fail on Tyres (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 9.4% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 1994 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Tread depth (4 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 9.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 9.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 9.4% fail on Prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 1994 cars)
  • 6.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Seats
      • 3.1% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 3.1% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 3.1% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 3.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.1% fail on Track rod end

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