2017 Mazda CX-3 · 16,332 MOT tests
2017 Mazda CX-3 reliability
2017 Mazda CX-3s fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 CX-3 years (16,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-3s: 13.2%)
- 12.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mazda CX-3s: 13.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 38,378
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,332
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 3.5% of tests fail here (7% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mazda CX-3
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Brakes3%
- Lights and electrics1.8%
- Suspension1.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.28%
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 1.66%
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 1.13%
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 1.06%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.56%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 0.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.76%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.33%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.28%)
Is a 2017 Mazda CX-3 reliable?
2017 Mazda CX-3s fail 12.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 CX-3 years (16,332 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mazda CX-3 MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.66% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mazda CX-3 have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Mazda CX-3 shows 38,378 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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