Mazda CX-3
Registered from 2012 to 2020.
About this model
The Mazda CX-3 is a subcompact crossover SUV (B-segment) manufactured by Mazda. Based on the same platform as the third-generation Mazda2, it was revealed on 19 November 2014 ahead of the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show as a production vehicle for the 2016 model year.
From the Wikipedia article Mazda CX-3, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 petrol. 414 of 7,807 tests failed, 5%.
Better than 87% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 47% | 195 |
| Brakes | 28% | 116 |
| Visibility | 17% | 72 |
| Lights and electrics | 8% | 32 |
| Suspension | 4% | 15 |
| Body and structure | 3% | 13 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 47% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 28% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
- Lights and electrics — 8% of its failures
- Visibility — 17% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 6% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 3% | 5% | 3,067 | |
| 20–40k miles | 7% | 9% | 4,033 | |
| 40–60k miles | 8% | 12% | 585 | |
| 60–80k miles | 6% | 14% | 77 |
7,762 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 119 hp · 1265 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 petrol · 127 hp · 1300 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 petrol · 129 hp · 1291 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2017 | 2.0 petrol · 135 hp · 1299 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 petrol · 127 hp · 1275 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 petrol · 132 hp · 1289 kg · 2570 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00177/22
The impeller in the low-pressure fuel pump may become deformed causing fuel pomping failure. This may result in the engine no start and/or stall, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00509/22
The nut and the lower screw fixing the damper to the steering knuckle could become loose, leading to its detachment. This could lead to a loss of control over the vehicle or to impaired driving stability, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00510/22
Corrosion of the tailgate shock absorber may lead to its breaking. This may result in sudden opening of the tailgate and pieces of luggage falling onto the road, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users