Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV reliable? We analysed 579 real MOT tests across 237 vehicles to find out.
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The Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 231 | 90.9% | 18,958 | 26,638 | 35,966 |
| 2019 | 245 | 92.7% | 18,455 | 26,630 | 36,298 |
How Long Does a Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Last?
Based on 237 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV vehicles on UK roads.
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.7% MOT pass rate from 245 tests
90.9% MOT pass rate from 231 tests
The best year to buy a used Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.7% across 245 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.9% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV THIS CAR | 92.9% | 579 | 27,138 mi | — yrs |
| Mazda MX-5 | 76.5% | 2,502,760 | 63,190 mi | 36 yrs |
| Mazda 3 | 77.5% | 2,040,939 | 61,041 mi | 22 yrs |
| Mazda 6 | 75.4% | 1,904,140 | 77,387 mi | 24 yrs |
| Cpi Gtr | 70.8% | 828 | 4,560 mi | 21 yrs |
Compared to the Mazda MX-5 (76.5% pass rate) and the Mazda 3 (77.5% pass rate), the Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.9% across 579 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV owner drives around 7,038 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.