MAZDA 3 MOT pass rate
74.5% of 152,464 MAZDA 3 MOT tests pass.
At 74.5%, The 3 passes slightly less often than the average across all MAZDA models (77.9%).
At 74.5%, The MAZDA 3 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MAZDA 3 tested at 0–3 years pass 94.2% of the time, compared with just 59.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 5,403 | 22,333 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 21,285 | 33,552 miles |
| 6–10 years | 78.5% | 51,654 | 62,576 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.9% | 43,244 | 91,451 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.9% | 30,878 | 103,754 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA 3
The most common reason the MAZDA 3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 54.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 54.6% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 45.9% | Not working |
| Brakes | 30.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 23.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.1% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.4% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.7% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | Fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-3 — 89.1% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-30 — 94.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA 3?
- 74.5% of MAZDA 3 MOT tests pass, based on 152,464 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA 3?
- The most common reason the MAZDA 3 fails its MOT is suspension — present in 54.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the MAZDA 3's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MAZDA service history guide for how to check and keep one.