2019 Mazda 3 · 11,855 MOT tests
2019 Mazda 3 reliability
2019 Mazda 3s fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 3 years (11,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- 11.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda 3s: 31.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 27,900
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,855
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 25% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mazda 3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Brakes1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.75%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.11%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.02%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.84%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.58%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.22%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.67%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.15%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.23%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.07%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.79%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mazda 3 reliable?
2019 Mazda 3s fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 18 3 years (11,855 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mazda 3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.75% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.11% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.02% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mazda 3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mazda 3 shows 27,900 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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