2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,450 MOT tests in 2024. 88.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time88.7%
Failed or needed repairs11.3%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,450 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    154 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    92 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    63 marked dangerous
  7. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    52 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  3. Brakes3.1%
  4. Lights & electrics2.2%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.4%

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 2019 Mazda CX-3?

In 2024, 88.7% of 2019 Mazda CX-3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,450 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mazda CX-3?

The most common failure reasons were 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-3 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).