Mazda CX-30 statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 42,559 +31.8% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 250 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 91.3% Cars of the same ages 88.0%
• Rank by number licensed No. 164 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2019
• Average annual mileage 7,297 miles a year

How many Mazda CX-30s are left in Great Britain?

There were 42,559 Mazda CX-30s licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 250 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2019.

Mazda CX-30 MOT reliability

In 2025, 91.3% of Mazda CX-30 MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Mazda CX-30s tested pass 88.0% of the time, so the Mazda CX-30 does better than average for its age, by 3.3 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 91.6%.

Mazda CX-30 MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Mazda CX-30 fails its MOT, appearing on 34.0% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 2.8% of Mazda CX-30 tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Mazda CX-30 MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Mazda CX-30 failed its MOT in 2025 was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, on 18.3% of 1,811 failed tests. 37.4% 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.

Mazda CX-30 by year

3 years of the Mazda CX-30, 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 2021 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (91.8% passed first time) and the 2020 cars worst (89.5%).

Mazda CX-30 engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 38,610 Mazda CX-30s licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 80.2% have an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc, and 19.8% have an engine of 2,401cc to 2,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,901cc to 2,000cc has fallen from 100.0% in 2019 to 80.2%.

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.

Mazda CX-30 fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Mazda CX-30 from 2020, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2020 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and petrol hybrid versions ranges from 40.4 to 50.4 mpg, with CO2 of 127 to 160 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “Mazda CX-30”, “CX-30”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Mazda CX-30 safety recalls

DVSA lists 3 safety recalls for the Mazda CX-30 since 1992, the first in 2020. The most recent was launched on 6 November 2023.

All 3 Mazda CX-30 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-30. 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 15 Sept 2026

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