Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto (2022)

Estimated running costs and MOT pass rates from 80 MOT tests in 2024.

Annual Cost

£2,089

£174/month

MOT Pass Rate

90%

Excellent

Road Tax

£200

Standard rate/year

Est. Insurance

Grp 18-32

1998cc Petrol

Great Choice

90% pass rate, £2,089/year to run. 8 points above average.

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Petrol1998cc4 years old80 tests19k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1998cc)

~36 mpg

£1,634

Road Tax

Standard rate (from April 2017)

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200

Total per year£2,089

Per month£174/mo

Per week£40/wk

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), petrol at 174.88p a litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 5 October 2026), GOV.UK road tax rates and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included. Cars registered from April 2017 pay the £200 standard rate, plus £440 a year for five years (from the second year) if they cost over £40,000 new (over £50,000 for electric cars).

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Reliability Verdict

90% MOT pass rate(Excellent)

0%All-model avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in our data. It also outperforms the Mazda brand average of 81%.

90% of MOT tests on Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Autos from 2022 ended in a pass in 2024, when they were about 2 years old. That's based on 80 tests across the UK, retests included. The average mileage recorded at those tests was 18,681 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2022 models894th of 1,057(bottom 16%)

Rank among Mazda models173rd of 459(top half)

vs average of all models+8%(82% avg)

vs 2022 models average-4%(94% avg)

vs Mazda average+9%(81% avg)

Mileage Analysis

18,681

Average miles

14,800

Expected for age

The average 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto had 18,681 miles on the clock at its 2024 MOT, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.

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Best Year to Buy?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest MOT pass rate at 97%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 95%. The 2022 scores 90%, but cars from 2022 weren't due their first routine MOT until 2025, so its figure isn't compared here. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	90%	80	18,681 mi
2021	97%	1,203	21,045 mi
2020	95%	729	25,567 mi
2019	87%	53	28,131 mi

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About the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto

The 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto is a family car. Our records list a 1998cc petrol engine, though engines vary between versions. 80 MOT tests were recorded on this model in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 16% of 2022 models for MOT pass rate.

With an average of 18,681 miles recorded at its 2024 MOT tests, Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto owners cover more miles than the average driver.

2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto Fuel Costs

The 1998cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 36 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,634 per year with petrol at 174.88p per litre (GOV.UK weekly average, week of 5 October 2026; based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto?

Total estimated annual running cost is £2,089 (£174/month), broken down as £1,634 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 90% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

Buying a Used 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto

At 4 years old, the Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 97%. Note: with only 80 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.

Common Issues to Watch For

These are typical issues for cars of this age, fuel type and engine size, not faults recorded on this model's MOT tests. Use them as a checklist when you view one.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto stacks up against similar cars for estimated annual running costs, insurance group, and tax.

Car	Pass Rate	Fuel/yr	Tax/yr	Est. Ins. Group	Total/yr
Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto(2022)	90%	£1,634	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,089
Nissan Qashqai(2020)	93%	£1,401	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,856-£233
Mercedes A(2021)	94%	£1,634	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,089same
Volvo XC40(2020)	93%	£1,634	£200	Grp 18-32	£2,089same
MINI Cooper(2020)	93%	£1,401	£200	Grp 12-25	£1,856-£233

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, GOV.UK average pump prices for the week of 5 October 2026, GOV.UK road tax rates and MOT data. Insurance groups are our rough estimate from engine size, not official groups. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

Questions about the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto

Is the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto reliable?

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. 90% of MOT tests on 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Autos ended in a pass, from 80 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

How much does a 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto cost to run?

Our estimate is £2,089 a year (£174 a month): £1,634 fuel, £200 road tax, £55 MOT and £200 predicted repairs, based on 7,400 miles a year. Insurance is not included.

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto?

90% of 80 MOT tests on the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto ended in a pass (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That ranks it 894th of 1,057 models first registered in 2022 (bottom 16%).

Which year Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 97% and the 2020 the lowest at 95%. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger and have done fewer miles.

What is the average mileage for a 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto?

The average mileage recorded at MOT tests on the 2022 Mazda CX-30 Sport Lux MHEV Auto is 18,681 miles, which is above the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car. Higher-mileage cars often have more motorway miles, which is generally less harmful than stop-start urban driving.