Mazda 3 sport mhev
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 140 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
92%
Total Tests
140
Best Year
2019 (95%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mazda 3 sport mhev
The Mazda 3 sport mhev has been tested 140 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 89%. The 6 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 48,558 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,341 miles.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the 3 sport mhev performs 11 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mazda range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mazda 3 sport mhev by Year
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