Mazda CX-3 in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 28.8% of 10,688 APK periodic inspections of the Mazda CX-3 in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 22.0 points below the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 28.8 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 10688 |
| Defects per inspection | 0.60 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 10688 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Mazda CX-3 do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Mazda CX-3 against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Mazda CX-3 failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 18.9 | 33.7 | 14.8 points below | 3,680 |
| Finland | 8.7 | 26.3 | 17.6 points below | 909 |
| The Netherlands | 28.8 | 50.8 | 22.0 points below | 10,688 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); Traficom (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 15,277 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Which faults do Dutch inspectors record most on the Mazda CX-3?
The most frequent RDW fault code on the Mazda CX-3 in 2024 is 210, tyre pressure not at the correct value, recorded 1,988 times. APK rules differ from the MOT, so some of these would not fail a UK test. English wording is our translation; RDW's Dutch original is shown alongside.
| Code | Fault (English) | RDW original (Dutch) | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 210 | Tyre pressure not at the correct value | Bandenspanning niet op juiste waarde | 1,988 |
| 421 | Seat belt retractor does not work | Oprolmechanisme gordel werkt niet | 553 |
| 391 | Wiper system gives insufficient view | Ruitenwisserinstallatie geeft onvoldoende zicht | 528 |
| 516 | Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | Dimlicht onjuist afgesteld | 528 |
| 205 | Tyre tread depth insufficient | Band onvoldoende profiel | 506 |
Source: RDW open data, Geconstateerde Gebreken (CC0; not an RDW endorsement) · Window: 2024 · n = 10,688 (inspections) · Method: fault codes counted per model over periodic APK inspections · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Mazda CX-3 periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mazda-cx-3/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
Other pages for this model
Mazda CX-3 2015 · Mazda CX-3 2016 · Mazda CX-3 2017 · Mazda CX-3 2018 · Mazda CX-3 2019 · Mazda CX-3 in Norway · Mazda CX-3 in Finland · Mazda CX-3 by postcode area · Mazda CX-3 body, chassis and structure failures · Mazda CX-3 brakes failures · Mazda CX-3 vehicle identification failures · Mazda CX-3 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mazda CX-3 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mazda CX-3 road wheels failures · Mazda CX-3 seat belts and airbags failures · Mazda CX-3 steering failures · Mazda CX-3 suspension failures · Mazda CX-3 tyres failures · Mazda CX-3 visibility failures