MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mazda : MX3

Mazda MX3

YearTestsPass rateMost common fail reason
1991785.71%Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
1992771.43%Light source and headlamp not compatible.
19931752.94%Brakes out of balance across an axle.
19942263.64%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
19951764.71%Stop lamp missing or inoperative.
19963063.33%Brakes out of balance across an axle.
19974965.31%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
19983375.76%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1999540%Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
20013100%n/a
200230%Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with requirements.
2003580%Headlamp aim outwith limits.
2004666.67%Position lamp missing or inoperative.
2005366.67%Emissions levels exceed default limits.
200610%Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
20071100%n/a
20081100%n/a

Tests: 210

Average Mazda MX3 pass rate: 65.71%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major26%
2Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major13%
3Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major13%
4Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major13%
5Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major11%
6Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major8%
7Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major8%
8Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely.5.3.2(b)Major8%
9Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major7%
10Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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