2019 Mazda 3 (first used 2019) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 87.5% of Mazda 3s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. Across 13,332 3 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were tyres, visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) and brakes.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mazda 3s first used in 2019 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2019 Mazda 3 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, 3s first used in 2019 against all cars first used in 2019 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the 3 figure was 4.0 points higher.
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| Test year | 2019 3 | All cars first used 2019 | 3 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 89.2% | 98 |
| 2022 | 92.4% | 87.8% | 4,415 |
| 2023 | 90.4% | 86.2% | 4,435 |
| 2024 | 88.3% | 84.9% | 4,446 |
| 2025 | 87.5% | 83.5% | 4,451 |
Common 2019 Mazda 3 MOT failures
Share of the 1,503 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 21.6% | 324 |
| Tyre condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | 12.7% | 191 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 11.4% | 172 |
| Tyre condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure | 10.2% | 153 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 7.7% | 115 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2019 Mazda 3 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Tyres. Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
Common 2019 Mazda 3 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2019 3s, as a share of all 13,332 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 12.5% | 1,663 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 11.2% | 1,487 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 11.1% | 1,481 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 10.4% | 1,381 |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 2.7% | 364 |
Questions about the 2019 Mazda 3 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2019 Mazda 3?
In 2025, 87.5% of 3s first used in 2019 passed their MOT first time, against 83.5% for all cars first used in 2019. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2019 3 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres (in 40.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (30.9%) and brakes (16.9%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (21.6%).
How often does a 2019 Mazda 3 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 12.5% of first tests on 3s first used in 2019 did not pass first time: 9.4% failed, and a further 3.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,503 of 13,332 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2019 Mazda 3 MOT advisories?
“Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (on 12.5% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (11.2%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (11.1%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.4%) and “Brake discs: worn, but not excessively” (2.7%).
Is a 2019 Mazda 3 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 92.4% in 2022 to 87.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2019
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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