Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV car check
Is the Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV reliable? We analysed 175 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition 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 GT Sport Edition MHEV.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 141 | 93.6% | 12,699 | 20,587 | 27,691 |
How Long Does a Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Last?
Based on 107 Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition 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 GT Sport Edition MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.6% MOT pass rate from 141 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.6% across 141 tests.
How Does the Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition 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 GT Sport Edition MHEV THIS CAR | 92.6% | 175 | 21,701 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 |
| Ford Tourneo Custom 320 Actve Eblue | 85.7% | 245 | 35,086 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 3 GT Sport Edition MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.6% across 175 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 GT Sport Edition 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 GT Sport Edition MHEV owner drives around 5,030 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.