Mazda CX-3 vs Renault Captur
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for used-car buyers. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), NHTSA (US-sold variants), and DVSA MOT (UK inspections).
⭐ Better composite reliability
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Mazda CX-3
2016–2017
Reliability composite
79
/ 100
Good
ADAC + MOT + NHTSA + TUV
Estimated used price
€6,600–€9,300Documented issues
0
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Renault Captur
2016–2022
Reliability composite
62
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT
Estimated used price
€3,300–€12,900Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Mazda CX-3 wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, NHTSA, and DVSA MOT data — typically a sign of lower ownership risk and fewer recurring failure modes at age. The other car isn't necessarily wrong; check its issue list and price-to-condition ratio before deciding.