Known APK problem
Mazda CX-30: brakes
On the Mazda CX-30 the APK inspector finds brakes problems 2.3× as often as on cars of the same age: at 3–4 years 1.4%, against about 0.6% nationally.
Window: Oct 2025 – Sep 2026 · Updated: 16 Oct 2026
What is it?
Worn or rusted brake discs and pads, or uneven braking.
How to check it at the viewing
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
Ask the seller: When were the brake discs and pads last replaced?
By age
Share of inspected Mazda CX-30s with this defect, compared with all cars of the same age.
| Age | Type | CX-30 | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 – 4 years | A | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.8× |
| 3 – 4 years | B | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.3× |
| 3 – 4 years | C | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.7× |
| 5 – 6 years | A | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4× |
| 5 – 6 years | B | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0× |
| 5 – 6 years | C | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.8× |
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 3–4 years
| Model | Brakes | Vs. national |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda CX-30 | 1.4% | 2.3× |
| MINI Countryman F60 | 0.7% | 0.9× |
| Citroën C3 Aircross I | 0.8% | 1.8× |
| Mitsubishi Outlander III | 1.8% | 2.9× |
| Kia Stonic | 0.6% | 1.4× |
| Cupra Formentor | 0.3% | 0.7× |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Mazda CX-30 often have brakes problems?
Yes, more often than average at the APK. At 3–4 years the inspector found a brakes defect on 1.4% of inspected Mazda CX-30s, against about 0.6% of all cars of the same age (2.3×). Source: RDW Open Data, Oct 2025 – Sep 2026.
How do you check the brakes on a used Mazda CX-30?
Look through the wheel at the discs: no deep grooves or thick rust edge. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stay straight.
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