UK Vehicle Recall Check
Mazda is one of the most enthusiast-friendly Japanese brands in the UK, best known for the MX-5 roadster and the Mazda3, CX-30 and CX-5 family models. Enter any UK registration to see whether an outstanding manufacturer recall is on file.
Enter the vehicle's UK registration to begin.
Our combined check pulls the DVSA recall database, the SMMT manufacturer feed and the DVLA recall archive going back to 1992, so where a recall exists you get the live outstanding status, the recall description and every past campaign for the same model in one place.
The UK government's official recall register. Confirms whether a recall is outstanding for the vehicle.
Industry data from vehicle manufacturers. Typically includes the recall description, not just a flag.
Every UK recall campaign issued since 1992. Surfaces the historical campaigns for the same make and model alongside the live status.
Mazda has run several UK safety recalls in recent years, with much of the focus on the Skyactiv-X and Skyactiv-D engine families (DPF and fuel-injection programmes), front-passenger airbag campaigns inherited from the Takata era, and selected MX-5 and CX-5 brake-related actions. Mazda repairs every safety recall free of charge — but because used Mazdas change hands often, recall letters frequently miss the current keeper. A quick check confirms whether anything needs booking in at a Mazda Dealer.
Looking for the recall history of a specific Mazda? Each model page covers known UK safety campaigns, generation coverage and model-specific FAQs. The combined DVSA + SMMT check is the same on every page.
Recall data is available for every UK-registered Mazda, including the Mazda2, Mazda2 Hybrid, Mazda3, Mazda6, CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, CX-60, CX-80, MX-5, MX-30, BT-50 and RX-8. Enter any UK registration above to check.
A non-exhaustive editorial summary of recent UK safety campaigns. Run a check to see whether any of these apply to a specific vehicle.
Selected Skyactiv-X engine fuel-injection and ECU campaigns on early-production cars, addressed via a free dealer reflash and component check.
Skyactiv-D 2.2 diesel DPF and emissions-related recalls covering selected model years, addressing potential injector and EGR-system issues.
Ongoing Takata front-passenger airbag inflator replacement programme covering a range of older Mazda model years across the UK fleet.
The full list of DVLA-recorded Mazda safety recalls. Showing the most recent 20 of the archive — run a check on a specific registration to see whether any recall is outstanding for that vehicle.
| Date | Model | Concern |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | MX5 | Fuel Pipe Concern |
| Oct 2025 | Mazda2 Hybrid | Mazda2 Hybrid – Combination Meter Reprogramming |
| Sept 2025 | MX5 | MX-5 Traction/Stability Light May Fail to Illuminate |
| Feb 2025 | MX5 | MX-5 Parking Assist Unit Reprogramming |
| Nov 2024 | CX-60 | ECU Reprogramming |
| Nov 2024 | CX-60 | Inoperable defroster and seat belt warning light |
| Nov 2024 | CX-60 | Instrument cluster module software concern |
| Aug 2024 | CX-60 | Transmission Control Module (TCM) software concern |
| Jan 2024 | CX-60 | On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances. |
| Nov 2023 | Mazda3 | On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display. |
| Nov 2023 | CX-60 | On certain vehicles the engine may fail to start while driving or when at a stop. |
| Nov 2023 | CX-30 | On affected vehicles the images from the rear view / 360 cameras may not display. |
| Nov 2023 | CX-60 | On affected vehicles the engine as well as the electric motor may shut down to failsafe mode with little or even no warning. |
| May 2023 | MX-30 | Affected vehicles cannot be driven due to an error within the on-board charger which causes the vehicle to wrongly detect it is connected to an EV charge cable. |
| Apr 2023 | CX-60 | On affected vehicles after decelerating/stopping while driving with the i-stop function activated the engine may not restart even when the accelerator pedal is depressed. |
| Apr 2023 | CX-60 | On affected vehicles when the Hybrid system is READY ON or the vehicle power position is switched ON a blackout may occur on the instrument cluster and vehicle information such as speedometer fuel gauge and i-ACTIVSENSE status may not be displayed. |
| Apr 2023 | CX-60 | On affected vehicles when the Hybrid system is READY ON or the vehicle power position is switched ON a blackout may occur on the instrument cluster and vehicle information such as speedometer fuel gauge and i-ACTIVSENSE status may not be displayed. |
| Mar 2023 | CX-60 | The recall affects the load bearing collar of a certain type of option fit accessory alloy wheel whereby the collar is either missing or misaligned. |
| Jan 2022 | CX-5 | CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR) SYSTEM WIRING MAY BECOME DAMAGED BY CONTAMINATION |
| Jan 2022 | Mazda6 | LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP IMPELLER MIGHT BECOME DEFORMED |
Every Mazda check returns the same structured response. Below are two examples. One with a recall outstanding, and one with a clear record.
1 recall found. Contact the manufacturer or a main dealer to arrange a free repair.
Vehicle
AB21ABC
Mazda Mazda2
VIN ABCDE123456F78910
Recall details
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
Both the DVSA and SMMT databases were checked. Nothing currently outstanding for this VRM.
Vehicle
CD22XYZ
Mazda Mazda2
VIN ZYXWV987654U32109
Checked 17/05/2026, 10:00:00 (source: SMMT)
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Enter the vehicle's registration mark (VRM) and pay £1.99. We query the DVSA recall database and the SMMT manufacturer feed in a single request and return the combined result. For most Mazda vehicles you'll see whether a recall is outstanding, the source database, and (where available) a description of the recall.
DVSA (the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) maintains the UK government's official recall register and flags whether a recall is outstanding. SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) aggregates manufacturer-supplied data which often includes the recall description as well as the outstanding flag. Combining both maximises coverage and detail.
Both DVSA and SMMT data sources are continually updated as manufacturers report new safety campaigns. Each check returns a timestamp showing when the data was last verified for that vehicle.
Some vehicles aren't currently listed in either database (very new registrations, very old vehicles, grey imports, and certain commercial variants are the usual reasons). When that happens we'll show "Unknown" and direct you to the manufacturer's recall portal so you can confirm directly. A refund is available if you'd like one.
Contact any authorised franchised dealer for the brand. Manufacturers carry out safety recalls free of charge, regardless of who currently owns the vehicle and regardless of age. You'll typically need the vehicle's VIN; the report includes it where the database returns one.
No account is needed to start a check. After payment we'll email you a magic link so you can access the report any time, and a shareable link if you want to send the result to a buyer, seller, or dealer.
Yes. Older MX-5s have been part of multiple safety campaigns over the years (airbag, fuel-system and suspension items), and recall letters from the early 2000s often never reach the current keeper of a long-lived enthusiast car. Manufacturers fix safety recalls free of charge regardless of age.
Yes. The RX-8 is a UK-registered Mazda and is covered by the same DVSA + SMMT combined check, including older campaigns specific to the Renesis rotary engine.
No. Mazda operates independently in the UK and does not share any current sister brands in our registry. The Mazda BT-50 pickup shares a platform with the Isuzu D-Max, but each is sold and recalled separately under its own brand.
Mazda maintains an official recall lookup tool. Our combined check pulls from DVSA and SMMT to give you broader coverage, but you can also check the manufacturer's portal directly.
Combined DVSA + SMMT recall data for every UK-registered manufacturer.