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Mazda CX-3

3.7%

3.7% failed (45 of 1231)

country average 4.9%, index 75

6-8 years

CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

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Inspection statistics (Czechia)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 0 to 2 years: 1,597 inspections
  • 3 to 5 years: 10,589 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 6,317 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,211 inspections

3 to 5 years: 10,589 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 276 of the 10589 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 190 of the 10589 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 143 of the 10589 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 141 of the 10589 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 116 of the 10589 Czech inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 4 more

0 to 2 years: 1,597 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Identification of the vehicle

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 49 of the 1597 Czech inspection data, age 0-2 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

6 to 8 years: 6,317 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 233 of the 6317 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 217 of the 6317 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 148 of the 6317 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 97 of the 6317 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 72 of the 6317 Czech inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 3 more

9 to 11 years: 1,211 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 79 of the 1211 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 67 of the 1211 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 28 of the 1211 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 23 of the 1211 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 23 of the 1211 Czech inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    CZ STK, data up to and including 03/07/2026

and 3 more

Inspection statistics (United Kingdom)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 3 to 5 years: 5,037 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 1,721 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,005 inspections

3 to 5 years: 5,037 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 571 of the 5037 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1163 of the 10657 British MOT statistics, age 3-5 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

6 to 8 years: 1,721 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 350 of the 1721 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1835 of the 10999 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2076 of the 14074 British MOT statistics, age 6-8 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

9 to 11 years: 1,005 inspections

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 277 of the 1005 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

  • Official item from DVSA MOT-statistiek

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 889 of the 3329 British MOT statistics, age 9-11 yr.

    DVSA MOT-statistiek, data up to and including 2025

Inspection statistics (Netherlands)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 3 to 5 years: 7,682 inspections
  • 6 to 8 years: 21,179 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 9,642 inspections

6 to 8 years: 21,179 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 2897 of the 21179 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1522 of the 21179 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 899 of the 21179 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 357 of the 21179 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Chassis and chassis attachments

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 37 of the 21179 Dutch inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 1 more

3 to 5 years: 7,682 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 789 of the 7682 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 427 of the 7682 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 348 of the 7682 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 171 of the 7682 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 12 of the 7682 Dutch inspection data, age 3-5 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

9 to 11 years: 9,642 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 1697 of the 9642 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 801 of the 9642 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 408 of the 9642 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 177 of the 9642 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 19 of the 9642 Dutch inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Nederlandse keuringsdata (kentekenregister), data up to and including 20/09/2026

and 1 more

Inspection statistics (Norway)Not checked recently

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 6 to 8 years: 1,374 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 1,452 inspections

9 to 11 years: 1,452 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 201 of the 1452 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 180 of the 1452 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 138 of the 1452 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 85 of the 1452 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 30 of the 1452 Norwegian inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

6 to 8 years: 1,374 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 181 of the 1374 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels, tyres, suspension

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 73 of the 1374 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 69 of the 1374 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 24 of the 1374 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Visibility

    Note: this is a share of the cars tested in this age band. It is not a chance of defects and predicts nothing for this car. 20 of the 1374 Norwegian inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Noorse keuringsdata (periodieke voertuigkeuring), data up to and including 31/12/2025

Inspection statistics (Finland)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • 6 to 8 years: 415 inspections
  • 9 to 11 years: 599 inspections

9 to 11 years: 599 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 115 fail items across 599 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Axles, wheels and suspension

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 42 fail items across 599 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 28 fail items across 599 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Test drive and visibility

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 24 fail items across 599 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 11 fail items across 599 Finnish inspection data, age 9-11 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

6 to 8 years: 415 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Lighting and electrical equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 40 fail items across 415 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking systems

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 14 fail items across 415 Finnish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Finse keuringsdata (Traficom), data up to and including 31/12/2025

Inspection statistics (Ireland)

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

6 to 8 years: 434 inspections

  • Official inspection point: Steering, suspension, wheels and tyres

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 62 fail items across 434 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Braking equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 60 fail items across 434 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Lighting equipment and parts of the electrical system

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 26 fail items across 434 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Steering

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 24 fail items across 434 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

  • Official inspection point: Other equipment

    Note: these are fail items, not tests. One car can fail on several items in the same test. This figure can therefore be higher than the share of cars that failed. 17 fail items across 434 Irish inspection data, age 6-8 yr.

    Ierse keuringsdata (National Car Test), data up to and including 31/12/2025

and 1 more

Insurance rating class (Germany)Dated, data up to and including 2024

Applies to all generations of this model

Always correct for age. A group of younger cars is not automatically more reliable

  • GDV rating class: CX-3

    According to the GDV rating-class register (rate year 2024), CX-3 has KH 17-18 (scale 10-25), VK 19 (scale 10-34), TK 23 (scale 10-33). Note: this is an index figure or rating class, an insurance statistic about the whole model. It is not a chance of defects and not a prediction for this car.

    GDV Typklassenverzeichnis, data up to and including 2024

Inspections by country and age

This table shows, per age, how many cars of this model fail inspection, by country. An index of 100 is that country's average for that age.

AgeNetherlandsUnited KingdomCzechiaIrelandNO
0-2 years

Too few inspections

No data

No data

No data

No data

3-5 years

19.3% failed (1484 of 7682)

country average 20.8%, index 93

11.1% failed (1734 of 15694)

country average 12.8%, index 87

No data

Too few inspections

Too few inspections

6-8 years

23% failed (4868 of 21179)

country average 28.6%, index 80

15.9% failed (4261 of 26794)

country average 19.2%, index 83

3.7% failed (45 of 1231)

country average 4.9%, index 75

24.9% failed (108 of 434)

country average 31.8%, index 78

21.5% failed (295 of 1374)

country average 32.6%, index 66

9-11 years

27.1% failed (2616 of 9642)

country average 33.6%, index 81

26.9% failed (1166 of 4334)

country average 28.1%, index 96

No data

Too few inspections

32% failed (464 of 1452)

country average 44.6%, index 72

12-14 years

No data

No data

No data

No data

No data

15-19 years

No data

No data

Based on MOT age 15-17 and 18-20 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

20-24 years

No data

No data

Based on MOT age 21-23 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

25-30 years

No data

No data

Based on MOT age 24-26 and 27-29 years, not this exact band

No data

No data

No data

Czechia only counts serious defects, severity B or C. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Norway count every inspection with a real defect.

Finland is not in this table. Finland counts defect points, not cars with a defect.

100 is that country's average for that age.

All generations

Citing this data

Plateop, Mazda CX-3, inspection statistics Czechia, reference date 2026-09-20, https://cesko.plateop.com/en/modellen/mazda/cx-3

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