Car statistics
How many Mazda CX-3s are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 25,302 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 23,992 Mazda CX-3s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 190 declared off the road (SORN). That is 2.0% fewer than the peak of 24,482 in 2019.
The highest year-end count was 24,482 in 2019.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,352 |
| 2016 | 7,224 |
| 2017 | 11,986 |
| 2018 | 17,283 |
| 2019 | 24,482 |
| 2020 | 24,366 |
| 2021 | 24,059 |
| 2022 | 24,393 |
| 2023 | 24,240 |
| 2024 | 24,335 |
| 2025 | 24,129 |
| 2026 | 23,992 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 83.5% of Mazda CX-3 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mazda CX-3s tested pass 79.5% of the time, so the Mazda CX-3 does better than average for its age, by 4.0 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 85.4%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Mazda CX-3 | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 6–7 years | 87.7% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 78.9% | 75.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Tyres is the most common reason a Mazda CX-3 fails its MOT, appearing on 26.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.7% of Mazda CX-3 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Tyres | 26.5% |
| Suspension | 23.0% |
| Brakes | 22.2% |
| Visibility | 20.0% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 15.7% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 10.8% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Mazda CX-3 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 12.6% of 4,178 failed tests. 42.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 12.6% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 11.8% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 10.8% |
| Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 8.9% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.6% |
| Seat belts: retracting mechanism defective Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.3% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 5.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.1% |
| Seat belts: not functioning as intended Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.7% |
| Tyres: ply or cords exposed Tyres | 3.6% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 14.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 10.9% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 10.6% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 10.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 4.1% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.1% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.2% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 2.1% |
| Tyres: cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.6% |
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension | 1.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
5 years of the Mazda CX-3, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (87.5% passed first time) and the 2015 cars worst (72.7%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,421 | 2,321 | 72.7% |
| 2016 | 4,986 | 4,784 | 76.6% |
| 2017 | 4,897 | 4,806 | 83.9% |
| 2018 | 5,695 | 5,578 | 87.5% |
| 2019 | 7,559 | 7,503 | 87.9% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered. Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Mazda CX-3 covers 6,665 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,802 |
| 6–7 years | 6,643 |
| 8–10 years | 6,687 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Mazda CX-3s for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 7,514 in 2019. In 2025, 3 were registered. With almost none registered new, the number on the road is likely to keep falling.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 0 |
| ’13 | 0 |
| ’14 | 0 |
| ’15 | 2,428 |
| ’16 | 4,977 |
| ’17 | 4,900 |
| ’18 | 5,630 |
| ’19 | 7,514 |
| ’20 | 12 |
| ’21 | 1 |
| ’22 | 1 |
| ’23 | 0 |
| ’24 | 0 |
| ’25 | 3 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 24,809 Mazda CX-3s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 88.7% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 10.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has fallen from 26.7% in 2015 to 10.4%. Diesels made up 26.7% of those licensed in 2015 and 11.3% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 21,999 licensed | 88.7% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 2,570 licensed | 10.4% |
| Other sizes 240 licensed | 1.0% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 21,998 | 88.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 2,570 | 10.4% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 1,901–2,000cc | 1,401–1,500cc |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 73.3% | 26.7% |
| 2016 | 76.9% | 23.1% |
| 2017 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2018 | 83.7% | 16.1% |
| 2019 | 88.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020 | 88.0% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | 87.8% | 11.1% |
| 2022 | 88.1% | 10.9% |
| 2023 | 88.1% | 10.9% |
| 2024 | 88.3% | 10.6% |
| 2025 | 88.7% | 10.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | – | – |
| 2015 | 73.3% | 26.7% |
| 2016 | 76.9% | 23.1% |
| 2017 | 80.3% | 19.7% |
| 2018 | 83.7% | 16.3% |
| 2019 | 88.0% | 12.0% |
| 2020 | 88.0% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | 87.8% | 12.2% |
| 2022 | 88.1% | 11.9% |
| 2023 | 88.1% | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 88.3% | 11.7% |
| 2025 | 88.7% | 11.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mazda CX-3 from 2015 to 2021. On the WLTP test (listings 2019 to 2021), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 34.9 to 54.3 mpg, with CO2 of 138 to 181 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2015 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 44.1 to 70.6 mpg, with CO2 of 105 to 150 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 34.9–42.8 | 149–181 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 29 |
| 1.8 diesel | 54.3 | 138 | 2019–2021 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 2 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 petrol | 44.1–48.7 | 136–150 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 to Euro 6b | 6 |
| 1.5 diesel | 54.3–70.6 | 105–136 | 2015–2018 | Euro 6 | 3 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 5 safety recalls for the Mazda CX-3 since 1992, the first in 2017. The most recent was launched on 4 January 2022.
All 5 Mazda CX-3 recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Mazda CX-3. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 23,992 | −0.8% | 190 | 219 | Petrol |
| Mazda 2 | 137,145 | −1.3% | 4,413 | 65 | Petrol |
| Mazda 3 | 106,844 | −1.9% | 5,722 | 92 | Petrol |
| Mazda CX-5 | 91,557 | +5.0% | 1,771 | 103 | Petrol |
| Mazda MX-5 | 78,233 | −2.4% | 35,069 | 113 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 24,182 CX-3 records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 25,302 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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