Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV (2021)
2021 Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV
CarHunch analysed 1,497 real MOT records for the 2021 Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Mazda CX-30 SE-L LUX MHEV is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.7%—well ahead of the UK average of 80%. Only 7% of vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and suggests no systemic safety concerns.
At just over 25,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the strong pass rate. The average vehicle has picked up only 0.17 failures and 2.0 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—if you're considering one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on routine maintenance history will tell you everything you need to know.
What to check before buying a 2021 Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (96%) | 1,437 | 93.5% | 0.18 |
| Other (3%) | 50 | 99% | 0.02 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1%) | 10 | 94.2% | 0.2 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Mazda Cx 30 SE L Lux MHEV vehicles fall between 18,350 and 32,679 miles.
MOT History Averages
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