MAZDA CX-3 MOT pass rate
89.1% of 37,552 MAZDA CX-3 MOT tests pass.
The CX-3 passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the average across all MAZDA models, which sits at 77.9%.
The MAZDA CX-3 passes its MOT 89.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 92.4% at 3–6 years to 86.3% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 92.4% | 17,173 | 33,309 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.3% | 20,378 | 52,146 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MAZDA CX-3
The most common reason the MAZDA CX-3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 33.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 33.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 26.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 22.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.4% | Too low |
| Suspension | 14.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 8.8% | Retracting mechanism defective |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 0.6% | Fixing missing |
Related MAZDA models
- MAZDA 2 — 75.2% pass rate
- MAZDA MX-5 — 78.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 3 — 74.5% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-5 — 85.9% pass rate
- MAZDA 6 — 75.4% pass rate
- MAZDA CX-30 — 94.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MAZDA CX-3?
- 89.1% of MAZDA CX-3 MOT tests pass, based on 37,552 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MAZDA CX-3?
- The most common reason the MAZDA CX-3 fails its MOT is tyres — present in 33.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the MAZDA CX-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.