Mazda MX-3 MOT Results
Registered in 199754.5% 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.
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23% fail on
Suspension
- 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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7.6% fail on
Springs
(3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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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
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6.1% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.0% fail on Ball joint
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1.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.5% fail on Linkage
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17% fail on
Brakes
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12% fail on
Brake performance
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6.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
- 6.1% fail on Service brake performance
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6.1% fail on
Rbt
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6.1% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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6.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 3.0% fail on Service brake performance
- 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
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6.1% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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6.1% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 6.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
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1.5% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
- 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
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6.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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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
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1.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.5% fail on Brake discs
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1.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
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12% fail on
Brake performance
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14% fail on
Visibility
- 7.6% fail on Washers
- 6.1% fail on Wipers
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14% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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4.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
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3.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on All direction indicators
- 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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1.5% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.5% fail on Battery(ies)
- 1.5% fail on Horn
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4.5% fail on
Headlamp aim
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14% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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4.5% fail on
Transmission
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4.5% fail on
Drive shafts
- 4.5% fail on Joints
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4.5% fail on
Drive shafts
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3.0% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 3.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
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3.0% fail on
Fuel system
- 3.0% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (11 times worse than other 1997 cars)
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4.5% fail on
Transmission
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7.6% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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7.6% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested
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1.5% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 1.5% fail on Other emission control equipment
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7.6% fail on
Spark ignition
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7.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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6.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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6.1% fail on
Seat belts
- 4.5% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
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6.1% fail on
Seat belts
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 1.5% fail on Size/type
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
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3.0% fail on
Steering
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3.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.5% fail on Track rod end
- 1.5% fail on Locking devices
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3.0% fail on
Steering linkage components
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1.5% fail on
Road Wheels
- 1.5% fail on Attachment