2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,836 MOT tests in 2024. 79.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.9%
Failed or needed repairs20.1%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,836 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  2. Seat belts - condition: retracting mechanism defective2.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    115 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    109 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  6. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    49 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension5.6%
  2. Tyres5.5%
  3. Brakes4.8%
  4. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Lights & electrics2.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Body & chassis0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.3%

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 2016 Mazda CX-3?

In 2024, 79.9% of 2016 Mazda CX-3 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,836 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 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).