2022 Mazda Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,340 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Mazda Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 50 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.5% | 20 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.5% | 20 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 50 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 12 |
| 4 | Washers | 12 |
| 5 | Shock absorbers | 9 |
| 6 | Wipers | 9 |
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 | 17.8% | 239 |
| 2 | Brakes | 17.0% | 228 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.4% | 113 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 65 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 26 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 968 | 3.6% |
| 30-60k | 360 | 11.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88 | 4.5% |
| 2025 | 1,250 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev
Before buying a 2022 Mazda Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.7% 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.
- Brakes (1.5% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (1.5% 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 -L Lux Mhevs pass their MOT?
94.4% of the 1,340 2022 Mazda Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mazda Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by brakes (1.5%).
Does the 2022 Cx-30 -L Lux Mhev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,340 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.