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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda MX3. Check any MX3 by registration number below.

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76.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-6.4%

vs Mazda Avg

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Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mazda MX3 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda MX3 has an average MOT pass rate of 76.9%, which is 6.4 percentage points below the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your MX3 on the road.

Before buying a used Mazda MX3, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda MX3 performs at MOT across different model years.

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Based on 13 vehicles

76.9%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda MX3

Mazda MX3 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda MX3 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda MX3?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda MX3 is 76.9% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda MX3?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mazda MX3 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 76.9%, the Mazda MX3 is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda MX3?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda MX3?
Typical mileage for the Mazda MX3: 76,669 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used MX3 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mazda MX3's MOT History

Enter the registration number for the full MOT history — free and instant.

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