Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev
From 1,270 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm 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 44 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 | 44 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 5 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| obligatory mirror or device missing | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2020 | 92.6% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all CX-30 Se-L Mhevs tested had between 16,177 and 30,580 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,765 median miles, the CX-30 Se-L Mhev has 0.034 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 Mhev MOT pass rate?
The Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,270 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev?
The most common MOT failure on the Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 44 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mazda CX-30 Se-L Mhev is 22,765 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,177 and 30,580 miles.
Buying a used CX-30 Se-L 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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