2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common faults

5,531 MOT tests in 2024. 88.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time88.2%
Failed or needed repairs11.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,531 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    91 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    107 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    43 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    27 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    50 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.0%
  2. Brakes3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  4. Lights & electrics2.0%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.0%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2018 Mazda CX-3?

In 2024, 88.2% of 2018 Mazda CX-3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,531 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mazda CX-3?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; 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 2018 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).