Review

A compact SUV, the Mazda CX-3 sits in a growing sector, with SUVs now the best-selling type of car in the UK. 

This trend has resulted in some experts warning the increasing popularity of SUVs could result in fleets
struggling to hit cost and emissions targets.

But the CX-3’s compact nature means it stacks up well on paper. The claim of the 1.5D SE-L NAV, which is currently on test with Fleet News, is 70.6mpg, giving it emissions of 105g/km. That puts the CX-3 into a 21% benefit-in-kind tax bracket, with a P11D price of £20,940.

But real-world driving inevitably means that fuel economy figures are difficult to achieve and the CX-3 is no different. I’m currently achieving 50.1mpg compared to Mazda’s claimed 70.6mpg – a 29% shortfall. Driving style will always determine fuel consumption figures, and we have seen the CX-3 achieve a much more palatable fuel economy figure of 60mpg while on test. 

There are two engine choices: the 1.5-litre diesel (also found in the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6) and a 2-litre petrol (also available in the Mazda 6 and the CX-5). Both come with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes.


This report is one of a series of long-term test reports as we experience the vehicle over an extended period of time. 

To read more, see the review links to the right.

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Specs

Manufacturer Mazda
Model CX-3
Specification CX-3 SUV 1.5d SKYACTIV 105 DPF SS €6 SE-L Nav 6Spd 15MY
Model Year 0.00
Annual VED (Road tax) £0
BIK List Price £21,200
CO2 105g/km
BIK Percentage 23%
Insurance Group N/A
CC N/A
Fuel Type Diesel
Vehicle Type SUV and Crossover
Luggage capacity (Seats up) 5litres

Running Costs

70.6 MPG
105g/km CO2
£0 VED
P11D £21,200
Insurance group N/A
Fuel Type Diesel
Cost per mile 65.78ppm
Fuel 7.20ppm
Depreciation 56.80ppm
Service maintenance and repair 1.78ppm

Info at a glance

  • P11D Price
    £21,200
  • MPG
    70.6
  • CO2 Emissions
    105g/km
  • BIK %
    23%
  • Running cost
    3 Year 60k : N/A 4 Year 80k : N/A
  • Fuel Type
    Diesel