Mazda 3 Takara Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mazda 3 Takara car check
Is the Mazda 3 Takara reliable? We analysed 697 real MOT tests across 106 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda 3 Takara is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda 3 Takara.
Mazda 3 Takara Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda 3 Takara. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda 3 Takara Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mazda 3 Takara fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mazda 3 Takara Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda 3 Takara owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda 3 Takara Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda 3 Takara 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 Takara Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda 3 Takara THIS CAR | 76.3% | 697 | 86,058 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 |
| Suzuki Rmz | 86.1% | 482 | 1,381 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda 3 Takara trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda 3 Takara has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.3% across 697 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mazda 3 Takara owner drives around 5,483 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.