Mazda 3 vs Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mazda 3
78%
MOT pass rate · 164,058 vehicles
Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev
92%
MOT pass rate · 4,251 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mazda 3 | Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 92% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 8% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 5% |
| Average mileage | 90,915 mi | 31,995 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 164,058 | 4,251 |
Most common faults
Mazda 3
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mazda Cx-30 se-l lux mhev is the more reliable of the two — 92% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.