Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev
From 3,564 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhevs fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.5% vs 90.4% for 2020.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 97 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 97 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 26 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 20 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 19 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 13 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 10 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 92.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 90.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhevs tested had between 18,237 and 37,902 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 29,932 median miles, the CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mazda models
| Mazda 2 | 74.5% |
| Mazda 3 | 75.2% |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78.7% |
| Mazda 6 | 75.5% |
| Mazda CX-5 | 84.2% |
Common questions
What is the Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 3,564 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 97 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev is 29,932 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 18,237 and 37,902 miles.
Buying a used CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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