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Mazda 3 (2023)

195 real MOT outcomes analysed • 97% first-time pass rate

2023 Mazda 3

CarHunch analysed 195 real MOT records for the 2023 Mazda 3. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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We have limited data for the 2023 Mazda 3 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
97%
UK average ~80%
Better than average
Dangerous (ever)
1.5%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.06
Over 1.1 tests on record
Low
Typical mileage
20k
Middle half: 14k–29k
For context

These stats describe 195 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 195 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 13.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Brake wear 9.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 2.5%
Undertrays fitted
Lighting 2.2%
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023.

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Before you buy a 2023 Mazda 3

Based on MOT data from 195 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 1.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 194 97.2% 0.05

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Mazda 3 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,175
typical
13,645
low mileage
28,837
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Mazda 3 vehicles fall between 13,645 and 28,837 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 13,645 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.
13,645–28,837 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2023 Mazda 3s sit.
Over 38,929 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.06
Avg failures per vehicle
0.4
Avg advisories per vehicle
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