MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX3
Mazda MX3
Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
1991 | 7 | 85.71% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
1992 | 7 | 71.43% | Light source and headlamp not compatible. |
1993 | 17 | 52.94% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
1994 | 22 | 63.64% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1995 | 17 | 64.71% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
1996 | 30 | 63.33% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
1997 | 49 | 65.31% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1998 | 33 | 75.76% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
1999 | 5 | 40% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
2001 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
2002 | 3 | 0% | Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with requirements. |
2003 | 5 | 80% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
2004 | 6 | 66.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
2005 | 3 | 66.67% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
2006 | 1 | 0% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
2007 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
2008 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 210
Average Mazda MX3 pass rate: 65.71%
Most common fail reasons
# | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 26% |
2 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 13% |
3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
4 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 13% |
5 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
6 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
7 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
8 | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 8% |
9 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 7% |
10 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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