Why was the MX-30 discontinued?
A Mazda spokesperson told Autocar that the MX-30 R-EV was discontinued due to a ‘combination of reasons,’ including shifting consumer trends and production priorities. The spokesperson added that the R-EV had ‘sold relatively poorly in Europe. The MX-30 is its first attempt at a full EV and rather than a big family SUV or a stonking sportscar, it’s a relatively sensible small crossover. There are, of course, plenty of Mazda quirks to be found, but it’s always refreshing to see someone just doing something sensible like this.Think of the Mazda MX-30 as an electric city hatchback wearing a crossover costume. It’s engineered around short daily trips, not freeway marathons. If you try to use it like a 250‑mile EV, you’ll hate it.The Mazda MX-30 EV could be one of the most underrated cars currently on sale in Britain. Dare I say it, it is the most underrated small SUV right now. Because while sales have never really taken off since its launch in 2020, the MX-30 EV is a very good electric car.The Mazda MX-30 is a reliable car, according to those who’ve driven it. And that’s not a huge surprise – Mazda is well known for its dependable engineering. Most owners report a smooth experience with very few faults. But it’s still worth knowing what kind of MX-30 repair costs could come up.Compared to other Japanese automakers like Honda or Toyota, Mazda may fly under the radar—but many mechanics and long-time owners will tell you: they’re built to last.
What are common MX-30 problems?
The dominant 2022 Mazda MX-30 problem is simple: **it just doesn’t go very far on a charge**. Reviews peg the EPA range around 100–124 miles from a 35. Wh battery, making it one of the shortest‑range EVs of its era. In mild weather on mixed city driving, owners can see something close to that. A drivetrain consisting of an electric motor and a 35. Wh lithium-ion battery gives the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV 143 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. This goes solely to the front wheels.The estimated cost to maintain and repair a Mazda MX-30 EV ranges from $105 to $516, with an average of $179.Small Battery, Modest Efficiency The Mazda MX-30 uses a 35. Wh lithium‑ion pack, with about 30 kWh usable. That’s on the small side even for city‑oriented EVs. EPA rates it at roughly 100 miles of range and around 92 MPGe combined, which is less efficient than many compact EVs that go farther on the same energy.In fact, many bemoaned the fact that Mazda stopped selling the car in North America after only four years. But the cars still remain popular in the resellers’ market, and even high-mileage MX-3s are still considered to be reliable, desirable cars.Quick verdict. The 2023 Mazda MX-30 is a beautifully built, genuinely enjoyable small EV with catastrophic range. If your daily life fits inside that 100‑mile bubble, and you know it never will grow, buying one used at the right price could make sense.