Mazda Mx-3
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 6 years from 524 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
524
Best Year
1993 (85%)
Years Covered
6
How reliable is the Mazda Mx-3?
Mazda Mx-3 by Year
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About the Mazda Mx-3
The Mazda Mx-3 has been tested 524 times in 2024 MOT data across 6 model years (1993 to 1998), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1993 model is the most reliable with a 85% pass rate from 41 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MAZDA MX-3s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 82,927 miles, while the newest (1998) averages 77,900 miles.
Compared to the Mazda brand average of 81%, the Mx-3 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mazda models.
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