Known APK problem
Mazda CX-3: seat belts, seats and airbags
On the Mazda CX-3 the APK inspector finds seat belts, seats and airbags problems 14.9× as often as on cars of the same age: at 9–10 years 7.5%, against about 0.5% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Faulty seat belts, loose seats or an airbag warning light that stays on.
How to check it at the viewing
Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.
Ask the seller: Does the airbag light ever come on, and has anything been done about it?
By age
Share of inspected Mazda CX-3s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | CX-3 | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 – 6 years | A | 1.5% | 0.4% | 3.5× |
| 7 – 8 years | A | 5.7% | 0.5% | 11.2× |
| 9 – 10 years | A | 7.5% | 0.5% | 14.9× |
A = structure, safety or costly mechanics; B = fail, usually simple; C = advisory. An age is missing when this defect is not among the most common there.
Comparable cars at 9–10 years
| Model | Seat belts, seats and airbags | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-3 | 7.5% | 14.9× |
| Audi Q3 (8U) | 1.8% | 3.5× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mazda CX-3 often have seat belts, seats and airbags problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 9–10 years the inspector found a seat belts, seats and airbags defect on 7.5% of inspected Mazda CX-3s, against about 0.5% of all cars of the same age (14.9×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the seat belts, seats and airbags on a used Mazda CX-3?
Pull each belt out quickly: it should lock. The airbag light goes out after starting.
Repair indication: small, medium or large. An indication of the usual repair, not a quote: the real cost depends on the car, the cause and the garage.
Source: RDW Open Data (CC0), analysis CarXray.nl. 6,857,004 inspected passenger cars aged 3 years and older, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026. Each car counts once. How we know