2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,772 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,772 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    108 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    84 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.8%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  7. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes4.3%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  4. Suspension2.3%
  5. Lights & electrics2.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.7%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Mazda CX-3?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2017 Mazda CX-3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,772 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mazda CX-3?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Mazda CX-3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).