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Mazda CX-3 MOT pass rate and common problems

88.3% of Mazda CX-3s passed the 2024 MOT (25,438 first tests): 85.3% at the first attempt and 3.0% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 24% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 76.0 (95% CI 73.8–78.3; 100 = normal).

Mazda CX-3 at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate88.3%incl. 3.0% fixed at the test centre202425438
Passed at the first attempt85.3%all first tests202425438
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 73.8–78.3)76.0index100 = normal for its age · rank 230 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202425438
Biggest excess: Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.2per 1000.3 same-age2019–2024115726
Dangerous defects4.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024115726
Advisory items70.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024115726
strip · Mazda CX-3 · MOT Risk Index · 76 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mazda CX-3. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 230 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 208 and 243 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mazda CX-3 index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank230of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202425438
Best rank within its 95% interval208rankother models held where they are202425438
Worst rank within its 95% interval243rankother models held where they are202425438

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 79.7 to 76.0 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mazda CX-3 MOT, and how often?

Mazda CX-3 MOTs fail most often on visibility: 5.7 per 100 tests, against 5.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 115,726).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Visibility · 5.7 vs 5.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility5.7per 1005.32019–20246566
Tyres4.6per 1007.02019–20245298
Brakes3.1per 1004.22019–20243629
Suspension2.2per 1003.32019–20242558
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment2per 1004.32019–20242274
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.2per 1000.32019–20241356

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 115,726 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mazda CX-3 compare with cars of the same age?

At every age shown, the Mazda CX-3 is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.2 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 24,452).

bullet · Mazda CX-3 · Tyres, age 3 · 2.1 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.1 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.2 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.6 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.4 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.4 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.1per 1004.22019–202424452
Brakes, age 31.1per 1001.82019–202424452
Suspension, age 30.2per 1000.62019–202424452
Tyres, age 42.8per 1004.52019–202425448
Brakes, age 41.6per 1002.42019–202425448
Suspension, age 40.4per 1001.22019–202425448
Tyres, age 53.7per 1005.12019–202425379
Brakes, age 52.4per 1003.12019–202425379
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.0per 1002.22019–202425379
Tyres, age 64.2per 1005.52019–202417816
Brakes, age 63.0per 1003.82019–202417816
Suspension, age 62.3per 1003.72019–202417816
Tyres, age 74.4per 1006.02019–202412183
Brakes, age 73.5per 1004.52019–202412183
Suspension, age 74.3per 1005.72019–202412183
Tyres, age 84.3per 1006.32019–20247319
Brakes, age 83.8per 1005.42019–20247319
Suspension, age 86.9per 1007.82019–20247319

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mazda CX-3's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mazda CX-3 advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 11.2% of the time.

funnel · Mazda CX-3 · Suspension · 11.2 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 11.2 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension11.2% next failmedian model2019–2024655
Tyres6.0% next failmedian model2019–202416514
Brakes5.2% next failmedian model2019–202413441
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20244440

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mazda CX-3 got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mazda CX-3 MOTs flag tyres most: 36.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 115,726).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Tyres · 36.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres36.1per 10039.72019–202441721
Brakes26.4per 10034.72019–202430589
Non-component advisories5.5per 1007.82019–20246338
Suspension1.5per 10026.22019–20241697
Identification of the vehicle0.3per 1002.52019–2024385
Noise, emissions and leaks0.3per 1005.22019–2024332

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 115,726 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mazda CX-3?

For Mazda CX-3s aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 4.7% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 36,221).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.8 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–202414499
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202414499
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202414499
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202414499
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202414499
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202414499
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414499
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414499
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202414499
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.5% next fail2019–20243322
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20243322
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20243322
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20243322
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20243322
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20243322
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–20241215
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail3.3% next fail2019–20241215
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–20241215
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20241215
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241215
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241215
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.7% next fail2019–202436221
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–202436221
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.9% next fail2019–202436221
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–202436221
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202436221
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202436221
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202436221
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202436221
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202436221
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202436221
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.0% next fail2019–202436221
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–202415020
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.8% next fail2019–202415020
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–202415020
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202415020
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–202415020
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–202415020
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202415020
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202415020
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202415020
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202415020
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–202415020
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.2% next fail2019–20246251
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–20246251
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20246251
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20246251
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–20246251
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20246251
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246251
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20246251
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246251
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20246251
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–20247295
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.2% next fail2019–20247295
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.4% next fail2019–20247295
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20247295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.1% next fail2019–20247295
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.0% next fail2019–20247295
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20247295
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20247295
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20247295
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247295
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20247295
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20244345
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.7% next fail2019–20244345
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20244345
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.1% next fail2019–20244345
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–20244345
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.9% next fail2019–20244345
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20244345
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244345
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20244345
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20242564
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail6.4% next fail2019–20242564
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20242564
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20242564
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.8% next fail2019–20242564
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20242564
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242564
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20242564
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242564

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mazda CX-3 get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mazda CX-3 gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 4.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 9.1 major and 5.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mazda CX-3 · Dangerous defects · 4.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 4.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects4.5per 10011.22019–2024115726

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 115,726 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mazda CX-3 still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mazda CX-3 go from 11.4% at age 5 to 21.6% at age 9, against 26.5% for all cars aged 9 (2024, n = 25,438).

line · Mazda CX-3 · Age 5 · 11.4 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5: 11.4. Age 9: 21.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 511.4% failed first time15.120247598
Age 611.9% failed first time17.520245650
Age 714.0% failed first time20.220244863
Age 820.0% failed first time23.320244925
Age 921.6% failed first time26.520242380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mazda CX-3 compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mazda CX-3s fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 9, where they fail less often: 21.6% against 26.7% (2024, n = 2,380).

line · Mazda CX-3 · Age 3 · 6.9 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 6.9. Age 9: 21.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 36.9% fail11.7202424452
Age 49.4% fail13.3202425448
Age 512.1% fail15.1202425379
Age 613.9% fail17.4202417816
Age 716.7% fail20.2202412183
Age 819.3% fail23.220247319
Age 921.6% fail26.720242380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mazda CX-3 years should I avoid?

The Mazda CX-3 build year that fails most for its age is 2016: index 113.0 (95% CI 109.7–116.4) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 29,618).

Build year matters for the Mazda CX-3: 2016 Mazda CX-3s fail more than their age would predict, 2017 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Build year 2015 (worse for its age) · 106.5 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2015 (worse for its age)106.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202414269
Build year 2016 (worse for its age)113index vs own age100 = normal2019–202429618
Build year 2017 (better for its age)92.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202425347
Build year 2018 (better for its age)93.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422725
Build year 2019100.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422988

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mazda CX-3 MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mazda CX-3 MOT: about £16 (up to about £30 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 25,438).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Expected repair bill · 15.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill15.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue25438
Estimated range lower15.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue25438
Estimated range upper29.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue25438
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)4.7GBP expected contribution150price catalogue25438
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.1GBP expected contribution90price catalogue25438
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)4.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue25438
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)2.8GBP expected contribution140price catalogue25438

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mazda CX-3 more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Mazda CX-3 and 5 as often or more. The Mazda CX-3 has an MOT Risk Index of 76.0, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 25,438).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Mazda CX-3 (this model) · 76 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mazda CX-3 (this model)76index100 = normal202425438
Mazda MX-574index76202492610
Skoda Kodiaq77.1index76202437481
Jaguar E-Pace80.7index76202431628
BMW X479.7index76202417419
Volvo XC4071.7index76202472342
BMW X175.1index762024107276
Saab 9-387.5index76202437861
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Toyota Verso90.6index76202427910

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mazda CX-3 normally do?

At age 8, the median Mazda CX-3 had covered 52,985 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 39,416 to 68,474 miles (2024, n = 4,925).

line · Mazda CX-3 · Age 5 median · 29276 vs baseline · 2024
Age 5 median: 29276. Age 9 P75: 74753. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 median29276miles20247598
Age 5 P2521059miles20247598
Age 5 P7538625miles20247598
Age 6 median37262miles20245650
Age 6 P2527334miles20245650
Age 6 P7548483miles20245650
Age 7 median44464miles20244863
Age 7 P2532597miles20244863
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 7 P7558051miles20244863
Age 8 median52985miles20244925
Age 8 P2539416miles20244925
Age 8 P7568474miles20244925
Age 9 median58358miles20242380
Age 9 P2544348miles20242380
Age 9 P7574753miles20242380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mazda CX-3 MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 12.4% of Mazda CX-3s with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 25.6% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 7,272). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 10.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles10.4% failed first time20245895
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles14.5% failed first time20241583
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 12.7–26.3%)18.5% failed first time2024124
Age 6–9, <40k miles12.4% failed first time20246881
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles16.6% failed first time20248196
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles23% failed first time20242311
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 21.5–30.1%)25.6% failed first time2024391

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mazda CX-3 last?

0.7% of Mazda CX-3s tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 821).

line · Mazda CX-3 · 100,000 miles · 0.7 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 0.7. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles0.7% of tested cars2024821
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars202444
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 8 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20248

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mazda CX-3 driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mazda CX-3 index is 75.4, against 68.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 25,438).

slope · Mazda CX-3 · Age and mileage adjusted index · 75.4 vs 68 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 68 vs 75.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index75.4index682019–202425438

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mazda CX-3 fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Mazda CX-3s fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 18.4% against 14.2%.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Diesel · 18.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel18.4% fail first timeother fuels20242947
Petrol14.2% fail first timeother fuels202422491

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mazda CX-3 engine is best?

For its age, the best Mazda CX-3 engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 96.4, and the worst the diesel 1.2–1.5 litre at 120.1, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 25,438).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 96.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre96.4index vs model norm100 = model average202499759
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre120.1index vs model norm100 = model average202415179
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 778 tests, 95% interval 101.1–148.0)122.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024778

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mazda CX-3 fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Mazda CX-3 range from 7.4% to 21.0% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Mazda CX-3 · Bath (BA) · 21.0 vs 14.7 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 9%. 15%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bath (BA)21.0% fail first time14.720241127
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 14.5–27.6%)20.3% fail first time14.72024143
Aberdeen (AB)17.2% fail first time14.720241230
Llandudno (LL)7.4% fail first time14.72024837
Bromley (BR)7.4% fail first time14.720241038
Nottingham (NG)7.5% fail first time14.720243012
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 12.8–21.2%)16.6% fail first time14.72024302
Kirkcaldy (KY)16.2% fail first time14.720241061
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 298 tests, 95% interval 12.4–20.7%)16.1% fail first time14.72024298
Brighton (BN)16.1% fail first time14.720241063
Bristol (BS)15.2% fail first time14.720241648
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 11.8–18.5%)14.8% fail first time14.72024432
Newport (NP)14.8% fail first time14.720241017
Dartford (DA)14.7% fail first time14.720241003
Ipswich (IP)14.5% fail first time14.720241430
Paisley (PA)14.5% fail first time14.72024656
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 11.2–18.4%)14.4% fail first time14.72024367
Falkirk (FK)14.4% fail first time14.720241319
Darlington (DL)14.2% fail first time14.72024878
Medway (ME)14.0% fail first time14.720241204
Portsmouth (PO)14.0% fail first time14.720241948
Canterbury (CT)13.9% fail first time14.72024656
Manchester (M)13.8% fail first time14.72024991
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 10.9–17.4%)13.8% fail first time14.72024427
Chelmsford (CM)13.6% fail first time14.72024866
Salisbury (SP)13.6% fail first time14.72024690
Glasgow (G)13.6% fail first time14.720242115
Stockport (SK)13.6% fail first time14.720241894
Walsall (WS)13.4% fail first time14.72024610
Guildford (GU)13.4% fail first time14.720241190
Perth (PH)13.3% fail first time14.72024654
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 8.7–19.8%)13.3% fail first time14.72024143
Shrewsbury (SY)13.3% fail first time14.72024784
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 272 tests, 95% interval 9.7–17.8%)13.2% fail first time14.72024272
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 10.3–16.6%)13.1% fail first time14.72024434
Hull (HU)13.1% fail first time14.72024718
Liverpool (L)12.9% fail first time14.72024851
Kilmarnock (KA)12.9% fail first time14.720241014
London E (E) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 8.8–17.9%)12.7% fail first time14.72024205
Redhill (RH)12.6% fail first time14.720241409
Blackpool (FY)12.6% fail first time14.72024657
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 159 tests, 95% interval 8.3–18.6%)12.6% fail first time14.72024159
Exeter (EX)12.6% fail first time14.72024764
Bournemouth (BH)12.5% fail first time14.720241973
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 296 tests, 95% interval 9.2–16.8%)12.5% fail first time14.72024296
Sheffield (S)12.5% fail first time14.720242659
Peterborough (PE)12.5% fail first time14.720241907
Oldham (OL)12.5% fail first time14.72024891
Swindon (SN)12.4% fail first time14.72024918
Colchester (CO)12.4% fail first time14.72024805
Leeds (LS)12.3% fail first time14.720241444
Stevenage (SG)12.3% fail first time14.720241354
Dundee (DD)12.3% fail first time14.72024860
Romford (RM)12.3% fail first time14.72024829
Tonbridge (TN)12.3% fail first time14.720241318
Cleveland (TS)12.2% fail first time14.720241054
London SE (SE)12.2% fail first time14.72024557
Plymouth (PL)12.2% fail first time14.72024781
Gloucester (GL)12.1% fail first time14.720241194
Bradford (BD)12.1% fail first time14.72024942
Oxford (OX)12% fail first time14.720241175
Leicester (LE)11.9% fail first time14.720241914
London N (N) (rough estimate: 235 tests, 95% interval 8.4–16.7%)11.9% fail first time14.72024235
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 8.7–15.8%)11.8% fail first time14.72024322
Edinburgh (EH)11.8% fail first time14.720242148
Reading (RG)11.7% fail first time14.720241849
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 8.5–15.9%)11.7% fail first time14.72024291
Carlisle (CA)11.6% fail first time14.72024577
Hemel Hempstead (HP)11.6% fail first time14.72024974
Inverness (IV)11.5% fail first time14.72024749
Huddersfield (HD)11.4% fail first time14.72024577
Preston (PR)11.4% fail first time14.720241441
Cambridge (CB)11.2% fail first time14.72024747
Harrogate (HG)11.2% fail first time14.72024591
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 8.4–14.8%)11.2% fail first time14.72024376
Cardiff (CF)10.9% fail first time14.720241673
Taunton (TA)10.9% fail first time14.720241176
Northampton (NN)10.9% fail first time14.720241805
York (YO)10.8% fail first time14.720241451
Warrington (WA)10.8% fail first time14.720241120
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)10.8% fail first time14.720241302
Worcester (WR)10.7% fail first time14.72024719
Birmingham (B)10.6% fail first time14.720242943
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 292 tests, 95% interval 7.6–14.7%)10.6% fail first time14.72024292
Swansea (SA)10.5% fail first time14.720241319
Derby (DE)10.5% fail first time14.720241427
Kingston upon Thames (KT)10.5% fail first time14.720241210
Southend-on-Sea (SS)10.5% fail first time14.72024676
Newcastle (NE)10.5% fail first time14.720242484
Milton Keynes (MK)10.3% fail first time14.720241016
Lincoln (LN)10.3% fail first time14.72024631
Motherwell (ML)10.3% fail first time14.72024856
Blackburn (BB)10.2% fail first time14.72024945
Wakefield (WF)10.0% fail first time14.72024888
Croydon (CR)9.9% fail first time14.72024940
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 7.4–12.7%)9.8% fail first time14.72024492
Doncaster (DN)9.7% fail first time14.720241701
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 6.3–14.2%)9.6% fail first time14.72024220
Twickenham (TW)9.5% fail first time14.72024992
Norwich (NR)9.4% fail first time14.720241381
Coventry (CV)9.4% fail first time14.720241727
Durham (DH)9.3% fail first time14.72024759
Southampton (SO)9.3% fail first time14.720241663
Bolton (BL)9.3% fail first time14.72024734
Wolverhampton (WV)9.2% fail first time14.720241092
Chester (CH)9.1% fail first time14.720241519
Watford (WD)8.8% fail first time14.720241101
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 432 tests, 95% interval 6.5–11.8%)8.8% fail first time14.72024432
Dudley (DY)8.8% fail first time14.72024866
Crewe (CW)8.8% fail first time14.72024925
St Albans (AL)8.7% fail first time14.72024664
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 375 tests, 95% interval 6.1–11.8%)8.5% fail first time14.72024375
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 4.5–13.0%)7.7% fail first time14.72024156
Dorchester (DT)7.6% fail first time14.72024514

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mazda CX-3 rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mazda CX-3 MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.4 times the national rate: 0.33% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 25,432).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mazda CX-3 · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers25432

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mazda CX-3 ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 98.8% of Mazda CX-3s tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mazda CX-3 · Likely compliant · 98.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant98.8% estimate202425438

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mazda CX-3?

Of failed Mazda CX-3 MOTs, 48.4% were retested the same day and a further 49.7% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 9,656).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Same-day retest · 48.4 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest48.4%failed initial tests2019–20249656
Retest within 10 days49.7%failed initial tests2019–20249656
Clean MOT streak49.3%observed chains2019–202424842
Repeat advisory11.3%observed chains2019–202424842
Decreasing odometer0.5% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202425147

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mazda CX-3?

Mazda CX-3s aged 5 to 9 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 11.0% of tests, against 18.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 19,137).

bullet · Mazda CX-3 · Low-use first-time failure · 11.0 vs 18.4 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 11 vs 18.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure11.0%18.42019–202419137
Low-use gap-7.4percentage points8–12k miles2019–202419137

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mazda CX-3 likely to last?

Mazda CX-3s aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 2.2 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 9, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9) · 2.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 9)2.2years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 9)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mazda CX-3s are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mazda CX-3s tested at ages 4 to 6, about 10 were tested at age 9 (2024, n = 2,380).

line · Mazda CX-3 · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 9: 10.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202424452
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202425448
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202425379
Age 677.9% of age 4–6 baseline202417816
Age 753.2% of age 4–6 baseline202412183
Age 832% of age 4–6 baseline20247319
Age 910.4% of age 4–6 baseline20242380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mazda CX-3 fails, does it fail again?

15.6% of Mazda CX-3s that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,103). The failure most likely to come back is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 21.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mazda CX-3 · Repeat after fail · 15.6 vs 12.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 15.6 vs 12.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail15.6%12.32019–20243103

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mazda CX-3 faults come together?

On Mazda CX-3s, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ failures turn up together 8.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 23).

Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 5.1–12.1)8.0liftexpected joint rate202423
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 41 tests, 95% interval 4.4–8.3)6.1liftexpected joint rate202441
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.7–7.9)5.5liftexpected joint rate202429
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.5)5.1liftexpected joint rate202426
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 3.4–6.2)4.7liftexpected joint rate202446
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 405 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.1)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024405
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 88 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.3)4.3liftexpected joint rate202488
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.0)4liftexpected joint rate202485
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024181
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 2.9–4.1)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024121
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 312 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024312
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024214
Tyres + Visibility3.2liftexpected joint rate2024578
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024142
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.0–4.6)3.1liftexpected joint rate202424
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.4)3.1liftexpected joint rate2024374
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.1)3.0liftexpected joint rate202442
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.3)2.8liftexpected joint rate2024155
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.3)2.6liftexpected joint rate202471
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.9)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024172
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.0)2.5liftexpected joint rate202498
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 228 tests, 95% interval 2.1–2.7)2.4liftexpected joint rate2024228
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Steering + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mazda CX-3 had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mazda CX-3; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register25438

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mazda CX-3 cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mazda CX-3s tested at age 5, about 11 failed the MOT first time; at age 9, about 22. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 7 and 8, 5.92 percentage points (2024).

Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 511.4% fail first time20247598
Age 611.9% fail first time20245650
Age 714.0% fail first time20244863
Age 820.0% fail first time20244925
Age 921.6% fail first time20242380

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Mazda CX-3? (US market)

NHTSA lists 805 US technical service bulletins for the Mazda CX-3 (US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Mazda CX-3 · US service bulletins · 805 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins805bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 20121bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 201523bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 2016126bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 201780bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 2018124bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 201993bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202060bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202173bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202258bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202351bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202449bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202543bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438
Year 202624bulletinsNHTSANHTSA25438

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Mazda CX-3 to NHTSA concerns lamps & electrical: 35 complaints (US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only).

bar · Mazda CX-3 · Lamps &amp; electrical · 35 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps & electrical35complaintsNHTSA + 202435
Engine (not MOT-tested)10complaintsNHTSA + 202410
Steering9complaintsNHTSA + 20249
Visibility8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Restraints7complaintsNHTSA + 20247
Brakes6complaintsNHTSA + 20246

Source: NHTSA, US market, Mazda CX-3, model years 2016–2021 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mazda CX-3 fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 28.8% of Mazda CX-3s failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 10,688 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Mazda CX-3 also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Mazda CX-3 · Norway · 18.9 vs 33.7 · 2024 by country
Norway: 18.9 vs 33.7. Finland: 8.7 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 28.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Norway18.9% failed33.72024 by country3680
Finland8.7% failed26.32024 by country909
Netherlands28.8% failed50.82024 by country10688

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mazda CX-3 MOT matter?

Mazda CX-3s fail first time most in August (13.0%, against 29.2% for all cars that month) and least in February (10.3%) (2024, n = 25,438).

line · Mazda CX-3 · January · 10.8 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 10.8. December: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mazda CX-3: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January10.8% fail first time31.120248282
February10.3% fail first time30.020249876
March10.3% fail first time28.3202414140
April11.7% fail first time29.820246446
May12.6% fail first time28.820247414
June12.0% fail first time28.120249729
July12.4% fail first time29.320249427
August13.0% fail first time29.2202410500
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September11.8% fail first time28.2202413405
October12.6% fail first time30.3202410261
November12.4% fail first time30.620249512
December12.5% fail first time29.320246734

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 25,438 initial Mazda CX-3 tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 25,438 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mazda CX-3 MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mazda-cx-3/

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Mazda CX-3 MOT: quick answers

What is the Mazda CX-3 first-time MOT pass rate?

85.3% of first attempts passed in 2024 (25,438 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 25,438 primary tests: 14.65% failed first time and 88.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 76 is shown separately.