Mazda 3
MOT data from 175,205 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 79.5%. Average mileage at test: 75,614 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10,107 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 4,939 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4,067 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3,754 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3,715 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3,594 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,847 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2,632 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2,259 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2,204 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 149,588 | 79.8% |
| Diesel | 25,594 | 78% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,268 | 65% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2005 | 4,370 | 67.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2006 | 6,155 | 68.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2007 | 8,628 | 69.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 10,395 | 70.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2009 | 12,555 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 2010 | 13,764 | 74.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | |||
| 2011 | 8,872 | 75.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2012 | 7,804 | 78.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 7,932 | 79.6% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2014 | 13,580 | 80.4% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2015 | 18,973 | 81.3% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2016 | 17,148 | 82% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2017 | 12,986 | 83.6% | |
| Top failures: a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 10,912 | 87.9% | |
| Top failures: a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2019 | 6,880 | 92.3% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2020 | 6,537 | 93.9% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
| 2021 | 6,200 | 94% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2022 | 224 | 98.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
76,472 mi
Median
102,122 mi
75th percentile
117,916 mi
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