Mazda CX-30: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 13,124 Mazda CX-30 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2019 and 2026.
In a sample of 390 cars, 23.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre pressure incorrect (8.2% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 7 recalls for this model; 0.4% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.8% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 8.2% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5.6% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 3.8% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 2.6% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 2.1% |
| Tyre damaged | 1.8% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 1% |
| Brake lining carrier/fixing touches drum or disc | 0.5% |
| eCall warning indicates a fault | 0.5% |
| Wipers not working properly | 0.5% |
Share of 390 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 5.6% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 13,124 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.4% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.8% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2019 to 2026 |
All Mazda CX-30 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-11 | other | – | 157 |
| 2021-05-04 | doors, bonnet and tailgate | – | 3,120 |
| 2020-08-10 | brakes | – | 4 |
| 2020-08-10 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 0 |
| 2020-01-24 | electrical system | serious | 2,783 |
| 2020-01-24 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | – | 895 |
| 2019-12-02 | engine, fuel, lubrication and cooling | serious | 645 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Mazda CX-30 fail the APK?
In a sample of 390 cars first registered 2012–2021, 23.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Mazda CX-30?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (8.2%), wipers give insufficient visibility (5.6%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (3.8%).
Does the Mazda CX-30 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 7 recalls. 0.4% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Mazda models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.