Mazda MX-30 reliability & safety
A five-star Euro NCAP crash-test rating means the MX-30 should still be safe – and the signs look good for reliability, too
| Euro NCAP | Adult protection | Child protection | Safety assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 stars (2020) | 91% | 87% | 73% |
There's no concrete long-term reliability data on the MX-30 yet, however Mazda's great reputation in this area bodes well; the company is famed for its engineering prowess. On the safety front, the car secured the maximum five-star rating in independent crash-testing by the experts at Euro NCAP.
Mazda MX-30 reliability & problems
The MX-30 hasn't been on sale long enough for any serious reliability issues to make themselves known, and while some may worry that a company's first crack at a mass-produced electric car could be prone to gremlins, our understanding of Mazda's track record would suggest otherwise.
Mazda achieved a strong seventh-place finish out of 29 brands in the 2022 Driver Power owner satisfaction survey, with respondents praising their cars' quality, handling, reliability, styling and infotainment. An average of 25.32% of those surveyed reported experiencing a fault with their Mazda. The Mazda CX-5 SUV was also ranked as the second best car to own.
Safety
The independent experts at Euro NCAP crash-tested the Mazda MX-30 in November 2020, awarding it the maximum five-star safety score. Scores for adult, child and vulnerable road user protection were 91%, 87% and 68% respectively, while the car's driver assistance systems received a 73% score.
Mazda has packed its first electric car with most of the active driver assistance and safety features you could want. All models get lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control with intelligent speed assistance and emergency lane-keeping assistance to help actively avoid collisions.
Other safety features include front, side and curtain airbags, plus a driver's knee airbag, electronic parking brake with auto-hold and hill-hold assistance, plus dynamic stability control that works in conjunction with Mazda's electric torque vectoring to ensure maximum grip and traction at all times.
