2019 Mazda CX-3: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol and Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
Known faults on every 2019 Mazda CX-3
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- All engines
Air con problems
Many owners have had air con faults, and dealers replaced systems under warranty.
At the viewing: Make sure it blows properly cold.
Source: Auto Express: used Mazda CX-3 (Mk1, 2015-2020) problems and recalls
- Some cars
Boot strut and brake hose recalls
Recalls covered boot gas struts that could fail (2017) and a brake hose clip on cars built in May 2016.
At the viewing: Check the boot stays up on its own, and ask for proof of recall work.
Source: Auto Express: used Mazda CX-3 (Mk1, 2015-2020) problems and recalls