Used Mazda MX-30 for sale

What types of used Mazda MX-30 cars are there?

The MX-30 was Mazda’s first mainstream electric car, catering to city dwellers who like the high riding position of a crossover.

It has a small 35.5kWh battery with a 124-mile range that’s perfect for shorter commutes, but it does support rapid charging, which is very handy.

If you’re not ready to go all-electric, a plug-in hybrid with a 17.8kWh battery (which is pretty big for a small crossover) and a 53 miles of electric range.

This ‘R-EV’ model uses an iconic rotary engine, similar to the one found in the RX-8, to top the battery up on the go. By using the electric motor to drive the wheels, you benefit from the engaging response of an electric car with the added range of a petrol car.

Popular Mazda MX-30 trims

Mazda is known for kitting out its cars well from standard, so even entry-level models are a great pick.

> Mazda MX-30 Prime-Line - entry-level car with 8.8-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display

> Mazda MX-30 Exclusive-Line - upgraded model with powered driver’s seat, heated front seats and keyless entry

> Mazda MX-30 Makoto - top-spec edition with 360-degree parking camera, adaptive LED headlights, tilt and slide sunroof and heated steering wheel

Mazda MX-30 history

Mazda launched the MX-30 as an all-electric crossover in 2020, just when mainstream electric SUVs were becoming popular, and added the plug-in hybrid in 2023.

> Mazda MX-30 EV (2020) - good-looking crossover from a brand known for building reliable, high-quality and engaging cars

> Mazda MX-30 R-EV (2023) - the iconic rotary engine, discontinued from the RX-8 in 2012, makes a reappearance in this plug-in hybrid

What features does the Mazda MX-30 have?

Entry-level models come loaded with equipment, including LED headlights, all-round parking sensors, adaptive cruise control and a head-up display.

The standard-fit 8.8-inch touchscreen supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, but you also get a digital instrument cluster and a third display for controlling the car’s climate lower down on the centre console.

Besides the usual upgrades on higher-spec cars, top-of-the-range R-EV models also get a three-pin socket for charging things on the go. It’s limited to 1.5kW, but that’s more than enough for keeping your laptop topped up on the go.

Is the Mazda MX-30 reliable?

Mazda has a reputation for building dependable, long-lasting cars, and the MX-30 benefits from this high-quality manufacturing.

While it may be a relatively new model, driver satisfaction reports have been strong.

How much does the Mazda MX-30 cost to run?

Like other electric cars, the Mazda MX-30 can be cheap to run. The 35.5kWh battery could cost as little as £2.50 to fully charge at an off-peak rate (7p/kWh), which will get you more than 100 miles of range in the best conditions.

It’s also cheap to insure, sitting in group 19. That’s the same as high-grade CX-30 models, which are a similar size but use petrol power.

Mazda reckons the R-EV will do 283mpg with regular charging, but run it as a standard petrol-powered hybrid and official figures stand at 37mpg.

Regardless, being in insurance group 19 helps keep the other dreaded running cost fairly low.

Who is the Mazda MX-30 suitable for?

A used Mazda MX-30 is a less obvious choice in a sea of electric crossovers. It’s a great pick for those who spend most of their time in and around town on their own, but it has a pair of rear-hinged rear doors and a couple of rear seats for those occasional passengers, too.

If you like the idea of those quirky rear doors, you could consider the equally funky BMW i3. If it’s just an affordable electric car you need without a massive range, the MINI Electric is a great pick. However, if you’re after a longer-range electric crossover, consider the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense.