Mazda MX-30: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 3,175 Mazda MX-30 cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2020 and 2026.
In a sample of 395 cars, 22.5% 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 (6.3% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 3 recalls for this model; 0.4% of registered cars still have an open recall.
0.9% 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 | 6.3% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 6.1% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 5.3% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 5.1% |
| Brake disc badly corroded | 2% |
| Tyre damaged | 1.8% |
| Covered component not assessed | 0.5% |
| Wipers not working properly | 0.5% |
| Headlight with different beam pattern incorrectly aimed | 0.3% |
| Windscreen washer not working | 0.3% |
Share of 395 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 | 12.9% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 1% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 3,175 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.4% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 0.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 2020 to 2026 |
All Mazda MX-30 passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-29 | electrical system | – | 481 |
| 2021-05-04 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 996 |
| 2021-02-22 | electrical system | – | 1,381 |
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 MX-30 fail the APK?
In a sample of 395 cars first registered 2012–2021, 22.5% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Mazda MX-30?
The most common APK defects are: tyre pressure incorrect (6.3%), wipers give insufficient visibility (6.1%), tyre tread depth insufficient (5.3%).
Does the Mazda MX-30 have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 3 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.