2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 684 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.2% | 22 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 12 |
| 3 | Visibility | 0.9% | 6 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.6% | 4 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.1% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 3 | Wipers | 5 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 13.5% | 92 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.6% | 79 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.8% | 53 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.2% | 29 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.1% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 546 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 133 | 6.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 654 | 4.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto
Before buying a 2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.2% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Autos pass their MOT?
95.9% of the 684 2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mazda Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto?
Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).
Does the 2022 Cx-30 Gt Mhev Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 6.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 684 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.