Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto
From 1,341 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93.1% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 91.3% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Autos tested had between 13,140 and 24,066 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,882 median miles, the CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto has 0.042 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 Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,341 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto is 17,882 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,140 and 24,066 miles.
Buying a used CX-30 Se-L Lux Mhev Auto?
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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