Mazda 3 Sport Nav D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda 3 Sport Nav D reliable? We analysed 598 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 3 Sport Nav D is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 3 Sport Nav D.
Mazda 3 Sport Nav D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 3 Sport Nav D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 3 Sport Nav D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 3 Sport Nav D owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 3 Sport Nav D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 3 Sport Nav D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mazda 3 Sport Nav D Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 3 Sport Nav D THIS CAR | 87.8% | 598 | 70,472 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 |
| Chevrolet Matiz SE | 73.3% | 774 | 50,796 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 3 Sport Nav D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 3 Sport Nav D has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 598 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Mazda 3 Sport Nav D owner drives around 8,086 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.