2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mazda CX-30 MOT pass rate and common faults

228 MOT tests in 2024. 90.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.8%
Failed or needed repairs9.2%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.1%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps0.4%
  9. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.8%
  2. Lights & electrics2.2%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mazda CX-30?

In 2024, 90.8% of 2019 Mazda CX-30 cars passed their MOT first time, across 228 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mazda CX-30?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mazda CX-30 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).