2016 Mazda CX-3 · 16,621 MOT tests
2016 Mazda CX-3 reliability
2016 Mazda CX-3s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 CX-3 years (16,621 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-3s: 13.2%)
- 18.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-3s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 47,186
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,621
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (769% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mazda CX-3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Suspension3.9%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
- Lights and electrics2.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.26%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Seat belt retractor defective 1.95%
A defective retractor may not lock or spool properly, so the belt may not restrain you in a crash.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.87%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.73%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.35%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.29%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.52%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.85%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (3.56%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.28%)
Is a 2016 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
2016 Mazda CX-3s fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 CX-3 years (16,621 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mazda CX-3 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.26% of tests), seat belt retractor defective (1.95% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mazda CX-3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Mazda CX-3 shows 47,186 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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