Mazda 3 MOT data by year
The Mazda 3 appears in 670,926 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2003–2023. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 79.2%.
670,926
MOT tests analysed
79.2%
Pass rate
20.8%
Fail rate
2003–2023
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 7,031 | 68.2% | 31.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2005 | 22,458 | 69.0% | 31.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2006 | 30,751 | 70.4% | 29.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2007 | 39,608 | 71.5% | 28.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2008 | 46,133 | 71.2% | 28.8% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 11.5% | 76,822 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 8.8% | 58,947 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.8% | 38,951 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.3% | 35,877 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 23,178 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.8% | 18,422 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 11,867 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 4,370 |
Methodology & source. Based on 670,926 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.