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Mazda Mazda 3 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Mazda 3. Check any Mazda 3 by registration number below.

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93.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.0%

vs Mazda Avg

7

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mazda Mazda 3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Mazda 3 has an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, which is 10.0 percentage points above the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Mazda 3 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mazda Mazda 3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda Mazda 3 performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 50 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

2013

Based on 65 vehicles

95.4%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2012

Based on 70 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2011

Based on 54 vehicles

92.6%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2010

Based on 57 vehicles

89.5%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2009

Based on 55 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

2006

Based on 51 vehicles

82.4%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Mazda 3

Mazda Mazda 3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Mazda 3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Mazda 3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Mazda 3 is 93.3% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Mazda 3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mazda Mazda 3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.3%, the Mazda Mazda 3 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Mazda 3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Mazda 3?
Typical mileage for the Mazda Mazda 3: 105,228 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Mazda 3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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