Mazda CX-3 vs Renault Captur
Side-by-side reliability, price, and known-issue comparison for the European used-car market. Composite scores come from TÜV (Germany), ADAC (pan-European), and NHTSA (US-sold variants).
⭐ Better composite reliability
M
Mazda CX-3
2016–2017
Reliability composite
83
/ 100
Good
MOT + NHTSA
Catalogue price range
€19,960–€26,240Documented issues
0
R
Renault Captur
2016–2022
Reliability composite
61
/ 100
Average
ADAC + MOT
Catalogue price range
€9,900–€22,500Documented issues
0
Bottom Line
The Mazda CX-3 wins on composite reliability across TÜV, ADAC, and NHTSA 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.