Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav reliable? We analysed 552 real MOT tests across 126 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav.
Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav 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 CX-3 Sport Nav Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav THIS CAR | 95.7% | 552 | 40,017 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 Focus Titanium Style | 93.9% | 426 | 20,292 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.7% across 552 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda CX-3 Sport Nav 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 CX-3 Sport Nav owner drives around 5,630 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.