Programmatic WIKI Analysis

Mazda 3 Running Costs & Maintenance Estimator

Annual servicing, fuel costs, and efficiency metrics analyzed for Mazda 3.

Expert WIKI & Reliability Analysis

Planning the total annual ownership cost of a Mazda 3 requires examining both fuel efficiency and wear factors. The model averages a yearly driving distance of 6,748 miles, representing lower yearly usage typical of short-distance or local city cars.

The vehicle maintains moderate pass success rates with a success metric of 79.38%, which helps reduce unscheduled service check visits.

Typical replacement costs and failure alerts are most commonly triggered by wear on: headlamp, tyre, corrosion. Budgeting for these parts will make your annual running costs highly manageable.

Total in Database
124,800

Active vehicle records

Valid MOTs
100,776

Vehicles with active MOT

SORN Vehicles
261

Off-road statutory notification

First-Time Pass Rate
79.38%

Clean pass runs on 1st attempt

Median Mileage
6,748 mi

Yearly distance driven

Top Common MOT Failures

  • 1

    headlamp

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 2

    tyre

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

  • 3

    corrosion

    Often flagged during annual MOT testing.

Top Common MOT Advisories

  • 1

    tyre

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 2

    corrosion

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

  • 3

    suspension arm

    Minor issues monitored by owners.

Buying Guide & Expert Insights

This Mazda 3 data was aggregated from over 124,800 independent MOT testing history records. Pass rates are based on the first-time test success of vehicles registered in the UK.