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Mazda CX-3 MOT reliability
Mazda CX-3s passed their MOT first time 84% of the time across 25,302 tests in 2025. 23,906 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
84%
MOTs analysed
25,302
Still licensed (GB)
23,906
Body type
Suv
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2019
2019 petrol
7,378 MOTs
Passed first time 88%. Typical mileage 35,152 (most between 25,588 and 46,240).
2021: 93% → 2022: 93% → 2023: 91% → 2024: 89% → 2025: 88%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (2.7%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.6%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (1.6%)
- Headlamp aim: too low (1.2%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.0%)
2019 diesel
204 MOTs
Passed first time 87%. Typical mileage 54,116 (most between 40,553 and 69,641).
2021: 88% → 2022: 91% → 2023: 90% → 2024: 86% → 2025: 87%
Most common failures
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (2.5%)
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (2.0%)
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (1.5%)
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid (1.5%)
- Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1.5%)
Where 2019 CX-3s fail
Wheels & tyres
4.3%
Visibility & wipers
3.5%
Brakes
2.5%
Lights & electrics
2.3%
Suspension & axles
0.6%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
0.2%
Seat belts & other equipment
0.2%
Body, structure & corrosion
0.1%
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