MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : 3 : 2012
Mazda 3 2012
Tests: 5,013
Pass rate: 67.32%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 29% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 11% |
| 5 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 7 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 6% |
| 9 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.7.1(b)(ii) | Major | 5% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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