Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV reliable? We analysed 260 real MOT tests across 103 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 192 | 92.2% | 16,997 | 23,035 | 32,507 |
| 2020 | 57 | 96.5% | 15,048 | 21,119 | 29,108 |
How Long Does a Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Last?
Based on 103 Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.5% MOT pass rate from 57 tests
92.2% MOT pass rate from 192 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.5% across 57 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 92.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV THIS CAR | 93.1% | 260 | 22,876 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Vauxhall Zafira Tourer Sri Nav Turbo | 94% | 284 | 44,874 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 260 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda 3 100TH Anniversary ED MHEV owner drives around 6,431 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.