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Mazda MX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 1997
54.5% pass rate
from 66 tests in 2021
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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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Springs (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring (3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage
  • 17% fail on Brakes
    • 12% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt
          • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 9.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 7.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs
  • 14% fail on Visibility
    • 7.6% fail on Washers
    • 6.1% fail on Wipers
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on All direction indicators
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Transmission
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.5% fail on Joints
    • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 3.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 1.5% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 1.5% fail on Other emission control equipment
  • 6.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.5% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 6.1% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Size/type
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.5% fail on Locking devices
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.5% fail on Attachment

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