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Is the 2020–2024 Mazda CX-30 reliable?

Scored from 8 documented faults · reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team

Quick answer

7.6/ 10
Solid

On our documented-fault scoring the Mazda CX-30 rates 7.6 out of 10 · solid. We hold 8 known faults for it and none of them are rated critical, so the risk is mostly wear rather than disaster. The weak points cluster around body, electrical and engine. A well-serviced example with evidence for the big-ticket items is usually a safe buy; the score describes the model, not the specific car in front of you.

Verdict · Buy, but check the known weak points

What the score is built from

Critical
0
High
0
Medium
2
Low
6

Weak points cluster around body, electrical, engine, brakes.

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The faults that decide it

TransmissionMedium

Harsh engagement or jolting when the automatic gearbox shifts from first to second gear, primarily occurring when the transmission fluid is cold.

Typically appears
20,000-60,000 miles
What to inspect
Start the vehicle from cold, engage drive, and accelerate gently across the forecourt to force a 1st-2nd upshift. Feel for a pronounced mechanical shunt.
Typical repair
Automatic gearbox service or rebuild · £350–£3,000
BodyMedium

Power tailgate fails to open fully, drops slightly after reaching the top, or emits a groaning noise due to failing spindle drive struts.

Typically appears
3-4 years
What to inspect
Operate the power tailgate via the key fob. Observe the strut movement for juddering, listen for motor groans, and ensure the boot lid holds firmly at maximum height.
Typical repair
Suspension refresh (per axle) · £250–£1,100
ElectricalLow

Infotainment freezes and rare i-Activsense sensor faults.

Typically appears
Any
What to inspect
Test the screen and driver-assist warnings.
Typical repair
Infotainment repair or software fix · £120–£1,200
EngineLow

Cylinder-deactivation vibration; turbo (if fitted) oil checks.

Typically appears
Any
What to inspect
Test-drive for smoothness and check oil on turbo cars.
Typical repair
Turbocharger replacement · £750–£2,200
BodyLow

Road noise and small interior rattles.

Typically appears
Any
What to inspect
Listen for rattles over bumps.
Typical repair
Interior trim repair · £90–£450

Costs are indicative UK independent-garage bands for budgeting and negotiation · never a quote.

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