Mazda Mx-3 MOT data by year
The Mazda Mx-3 appears in 1,380 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1991–2008. Its most common failure areas are suspension, brakes and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 72.0%.
1,380
MOT tests analysed
72.0%
Pass rate
28.0%
Fail rate
1991–2008
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 355 | 71.0% | 29.0% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.0% | 193 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.0% | 180 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 170 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 105 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.8% | 80 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 63 |
| 7 | Tyres | 3.0% | 41 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.3% | 32 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,380 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.