Mazda MX-3 MOT Results

Registered in 1998
52.1% pass rate
from 48 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mazda MX-3 is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Suspension
    • 10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Wheel bearings (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.2% fail on Coil spring
      • 2.1% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 4.2% fail on Linkage (17 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.1% fail on Sub-frames
      • 2.1% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 6.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (6 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Electronic stability control (22 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 6.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 6.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 2.1% fail on Prop shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
  • 6.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 2.1% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.1% fail on Condition

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