Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev MOT pass rate & common failures
The Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev appears in 1,301 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2023, and 93.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.6% of the time, so this is 2.1pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.0%) and visibility (2.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, washers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 31 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 22.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Mx-30 Lux Ev model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,081 | 93.6% | 6.4% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 217 | 93.1% | 6.9% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.0% | 52 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 36 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 15 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.0% | 13 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.1% | 2 |
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 | 31 |
| 2 | Washers | 21 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 4 | Wipers | 17 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 6 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 5 |
| 7 | Registration plates | 4 |
| 8 | Shock absorbers | 3 |
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 | 22.0% | 286 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.1% | 210 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.5% | 110 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.5% | 85 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 40 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 6 |
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 | 974 | 5.1% |
| 30-60k | 317 | 10.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 541 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 750 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev
- Tyres (4.0% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (1.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev?
93.5% of the 1,301 Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 6.5% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Mazda Mx-30 Lux Ev most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then visibility (2.8%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,301 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.