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Mazda MX-30 reliability by build year

Coverage 2020-present1 named generationSUVELECTRICITY
At a glance

Mazda MX-30 built around 2022: about average at the MOT

Mazda MX-30 models built around 2022 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

8% of MOT tests on Mazda MX-30 models built around 2022 ended in a fail (retests included), against 10% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mazda MX-30 models built around 2022 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Mazda MX-30's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Shock absorbers

Worth checking

Bounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your MX-30's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

MX-30 Mk1 (DR)

Mk1 (DR) (2020-present)

Too close to call between ratings
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10.3% fail rate, built around 2021 (4 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 9 MOTs, 11.4%)

From 1,345 MOT tests at this ageView details →

By age

Mazda MX-30 fail rate by age

This chart combines every Mazda MX-30 ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
1,5188.2%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
1,34510.3%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 4 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 3-year-old Mazda MX-30 models

These issues come from 3-year-old Mazda MX-30 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.8%
    Advisory: 302Fail: 23 (7% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    11.0%
    Advisory: 254Fail: 10 (4% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    8.9%
    Advisory: 197Fail: 4 (2% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    4.2%
    Advisory: 75Fail: 12 (14% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    3.6%
    Advisory: 50Fail: 29 (37% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,518 MOT tests on 3-year-old Mazda MX-30 models, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 3-year-old Mazda MX-30 models notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Tyres38%
  2. Suspension + Tyres32%
  3. Brakes + Suspension21%
  4. Other + Tyres16%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 216 MOT tests on Mazda MX-30 cars built around 2022 (3 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Mazda MX-30.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

2 recalls in all

Both Mazda MX-30 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 1 Critical
  • 1 more

Top concerns

  • The front passenger main frontal air bag could split at the seam and may not deploy correctly when activated in a colli
  • Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detec

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other SUVs to compare

Other SUVs to compare

  1. 1

    Volkswagen ID4 Life

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.3%

    No clear edge over the Mazda MX-30 on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    4,494 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  2. 2

    Honda HR-V

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.3%
    Dangerous
    1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    97%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 8.2% for the Mazda MX-30, both built around 2022.

    4,493 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  3. 3

    Lexus UX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.2%

    Lower fail rate: 4.9%, against 8.2% for the Mazda MX-30, both built around 2022.

    4,866 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

  4. 4

    Lexus RX

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    4.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.6%
    Dangerous
    1.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    90.4%

    Lower fail rate: 4.3%, against 8.2% for the Mazda MX-30, both built around 2022.

    2,386 MOT tests on cars built around 2022

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Mazda MX-30 across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,518 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Mazda MX-30 ever sold: 2,863 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2022 (3 years old): 1,518 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.