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Mazda CX-30 reliability

The Mazda CX-30 fails its MOT less often than most cars up to 5 years old: 7.2% of 1,229 tests failed in 2023, against 14% on average.

Up to 5 years old
7.2% failed their MOT
Better than most
From 1,229 MOT tests of Mazda CX-30s this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Advised 5× as oftenShock absorbers6.1% vs 1.3%Fix about £200
Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Mazda CX-30

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2023/3126 Nov 2023Built 2023On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display.

On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360� cameras may not display.

Fix: Re-program the View Monitor Control (VMC) module with improved software.

Recalled models: CX-30 · 1,135 vehicles

R/2021/07712 Apr 2021Built 2019–2020The powered tailgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position in certain situations

The powered tailgate may partially lower unexpectedly from the fully opened position in certain situations.

Fix: Inspect the production information and update the software of the power tailgate drive unit. Where necessary replace the power tailgate drive unit.

Recalled models: CX-30 · 7,126 vehicles

R/2020/00929 Jan 2020Built 2019Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated smart brake support (sbs) system

Vehicles may unexpectedly stop due to inadvertent activation of the automated Smart Brake Support (SBS) system

Fix: The vehicle control module is reprogrammed with modified software.

Recalled models: CX-30 · 7,604 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Mazda CX-30 before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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