2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,336 MOT tests in 2024. 78.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time78.4%
Failed or needed repairs21.6%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,336 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective3.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    80 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  5. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended1.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    53 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.7%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension7.0%
  2. Brakes6.0%
  3. Seat belts & airbags5.2%
  4. Tyres4.5%
  5. Lights & electrics3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2015 Mazda CX-3?

In 2024, 78.4% of 2015 Mazda CX-3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,336 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mazda CX-3?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2015 Mazda CX-3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).